John Ames Mitchell

John Ames Mitchell
Born(1845-01-17)January 17, 1845
DiedJune 29, 1918(1918-06-29) (aged 73)
Alma materHarvard University
Occupations
  • Publisher
  • architect
  • artist
  • novelist
Known forCo-founder and editor of original Life Magazine;
founded the Fresh Air Fund
Notable workUnity Church of North Easton (architect)
Parent(s)Asa Mitchell,
Harriet Ames (1819-1896)
RelativesOliver Ames, Sr. (grandfather)
Signature
An illustration by A.I. Keller from the 1901 edition of Amos Judd by John Ames Mitchell

John Ames Mitchell (January 17, 1845 – June 29, 1918) was an American publisher, architect, artist and novelist. He was co-founder, editor, and publisher of the original Life magazine, in which he was a contributing artist, and the author of several novels.