Robert Mitchell (Wisconsin politician)

Robert Mitchell
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Marquette district
In office
January 4, 1875 – January 3, 1876
Preceded byWilliam Murphy
Succeeded byB. Frank Goodell
Personal details
Born(1826-06-22)June 22, 1826
Moravia, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 1899(1899-06-21) (aged 72)
Portage, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeBriggsville Protestant Cemetery, Briggsville, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Abby O. Briggs
(m. 1867⁠–⁠1899)
Children
  • Robert B. Mitchell
Education
ProfessionPhysician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
RankSurgeon, USV
Unit
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Robert Mitchell (June 22, 1826 – June 21, 1899) was an American medical doctor, farmer, and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Marquette County, and was a Union Army surgeon throughout the American Civil War.