Robert Mitchell | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | John Thomson |
| Succeeded by | Elias Howell |
| Member of theOhio House of Representatives fromMuskingum County | |
| In office 1815–1817 | |
| Preceded by | David Chambers Stephen C. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Nisbit Christian Spangler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1778-12-30)December 30, 1778 |
| Died | November 13, 1848(1848-11-13) (aged 69) |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Jacksonian |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Robert Mitchell (December 30, 1778 – November 13, 1848) was a member of theUnited States House of Representatives fromOhio.
Mitchell was born inWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania on December 30, 1778. He studied medicine before he moved to Ohio in 1807.
Mitchell practiced medicine inZanesville, Ohio, and later held various positions inMuskingum County. He served in theWar of 1812 in John De Vault's company.
From 1815 to 1817, Mitchell was a member of theOhio House of Representatives. He then served as a judge of thecourt of common pleas.
In 1822, he held the rank ofbrigadier general in theOhio Militia.
He was elected to representOhio'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.
Mitchell died on November 13, 1848.
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