John L. Mitchell

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John L. Mitchell
John L. 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
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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