Robert Mitchell (congressman)

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Robert Mitchell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 12th district
In office
March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835
Preceded byJohn Thomson
Succeeded byElias Howell
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Muskingum County
In office
1815–1817
Preceded byDavid Chambers
Succeeded byThomas Nisbit
Christian Spangler
Personal details
Born(1778-12-30)December 30, 1778
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
DiedNovember 13, 1848(1848-11-13) (aged 69)
Zanesville, Ohio
Resting placeGreenwood Cemetery
Political partyJacksonian
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Battles/warsWar of 1812

Robert Mitchell (December 30, 1778 – November 13, 1848) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.

Mitchell was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He studied medicine before he moved to Ohio in 1807. Mitchell practiced medicine in Zanesville, Ohio and later held various positions in Muskingum County. He served in the War of 1812 in John De Vault's company.

From 1815 to 1817 Mitchell was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He then served as a judge of the court of common pleas. In 1822 he held the rank of Brigadier General in the Ohio Militia.

He was elected to represent Ohio's 12th congressional district (Licking and Muskingum Counties) in Congress in 1832. He lost his bid for reelection in 1834 and then returned to the practice of medicine.

Sources[]

  • United States Congress. "Robert Mitchell (id: M000827)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Martis, Kenneth C. Historical Atlas of Political Parties in Congress. (New York: MacMillan, 1989) p. 92


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