Robert Mitchell (Wisconsin politician)

Robert Mitchell
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Marquette district
In office
January 4, 1875  January 3, 1876
Preceded byWilliam Murphy
Succeeded byB. Frank Goodell
Personal details
Born(1826-06-22)June 22, 1826
Moravia, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 1899(1899-06-21) (aged 72)
Portage, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeBriggsville Protestant Cemetery, Briggsville, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Abby O. Briggs
(m. 18671899)
Children
  • Robert B. Mitchell
Education
ProfessionPhysician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service18611865
RankSurgeon, USV
Unit
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Robert Mitchell (June 22, 1826  June 21, 1899) was an American medical doctor, farmer, and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Marquette County, and was a Union Army surgeon throughout the American Civil War.