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John B. H. "J.B.H." Mitchell

House 1863 (District 2); House 1866 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1820
Birth Place: Kentucky
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: J.B.H.
City of Residence (when first elected): Stillwater
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1849 or 1852.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

8th Legislative Session (1866)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1866
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/7/1865
Residence: Stillwater
Term of Office: 1/2/1866 to 1/7/1867
Oath Date: 1/2/1866
Counties Represented: Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations
  • Joint Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Joint University and University Lands Special
  • Printing (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

5th Legislative Session (1863)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1863
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/4/1862
Residence: Stillwater
Term of Office: 1/6/1863 to 1/4/1864
Oath Date: 1/6/1863
Counties Represented: Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Education
  • Printing (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.