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J. T. "J.F." Mitchell

House 1867 (District 9)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Goodhue

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/???? (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Ireland
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.F.
City of Residence (when first elected): Zumbrota
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his middle initial as T. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1867 lists both T. and F.

He came to Minnesota in 1856.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

9th Legislative Session (1867)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1867
Body: House
District: 09
Elected: 11/6/1866
Residence: Zumbrota
Term of Office: 1/8/1867 to 1/6/1868
Oath Date: 1/8/1867
Counties Represented: Goodhue
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Insurance
  • Ways and Means
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.