Henry Mitchell (New York politician)

Henry Mitchell (1784 – January 12, 1856) was an American physician and politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York.

Henry Mitchell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835
Preceded by	John A. Collier
Succeeded by	William Mason
Personal details
Born	1784 (1784) Woodbury, Connecticut
Died	January 12, 1856(1856-01-12) (aged 71–72) Norwich, New York
Political party	Jacksonian

Biography

He was the son of John Mitchell and Elizabeth Sherman (daughter of Rev. Josiah Sherman and Martha Minott); she was the niece of founding father Roger Sherman and the sister of Roger Minott Sherman.

Mitchell was born in Woodbury, Connecticut in 1784. He pursued classical studies under private tutors and graduated from the medical department of Yale College in 1804. He engaged in the practice of medicine in Norwich, New York.

Political career

He became a member of the New York State Assembly in 1827; elected as a Jacksonian to the 23rd United States Congress (March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835).

Later career and death

After his term in office, he resumed the practice of medicine; died in Norwich, New York on January 12, 1856; interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.

External links

• United States Congress. "Henry Mitchell (id: M000813)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Henry Mitchell Family Tree
• Henry Sherman Family Papers
• Roger Minott Sherman Papers
• DAR Helen Garvin Foote
• Henry's Wife Rowena Wales Mitchell Tree
• Henry Mitchell Find A Grave