John L. Mitchell
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| John Lendrum Mitchell | |
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| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1899 |
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| Preceded by | Philetus Sawyer |
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| Succeeded by | Joseph V. Quarles |
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| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 |
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| Preceded by | Isaac W. Van Schaick |
| Succeeded by | Peter J. Somers |
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| Born | October 19, 1842 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Died | June 29, 1904 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | son of Alexander Mitchell |
| Children | General Billy Mitchell |
John Lendrum Mitchell (October 19, 1842 - June 29, 1904) was an American politician and a Congressman and Senator from Wisconsin. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
His father was the wealthy banking magnate and politician Alexander Mitchell and his son was General Billy Mitchell, who is regarded as the father of the U.S. Air Force. He is buried at the Mitchell family plot in Forest Home Cemetery.
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| Preceded by Isaac W. Van Schaick |
United States Representative for the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin 1891 – 1893 |
Succeeded by Peter J. Somers |
| Preceded by Philetus Sawyer |
United States Senator (Class 1) from Wisconsin 1893–1899 Served alongside: William F. Vilas, John C. Spooner |
Succeeded by Joseph V. Quarles |
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