Samuel Mitchell (Western Australian politician)

Samuel Mitchell
Member of the Legislative Council
of Western Australia
In office
27 October 1884 – 28 May 1885
Preceded byJohn Davis
Succeeded byEdward Wittenoom
ConstituencyGeraldton
Member of the Legislative Assembly
of Western Australia
In office
26 May 1897 – 24 April 1901
Preceded byE. T. Hooley
Succeeded byJohn Nanson
ConstituencyMurchison
Personal details
Bornc. 1838
Redruth, Cornwall, England
Died5 July 1912
Northampton, Western Australia
Resting placeGwalla Cemetery, Northampton[1]
28°21′28″S 114°38′16″E / 28.3579°S 114.6378°E / -28.3579; 114.6378
Spouse(s)Mary Jane Stephens, Hannah Corey

Samuel Mitchell (c. 1838 – 5 July 1912) was an Australian businessman and politician who was a pioneer of the mining industry in Western Australia. He served in both houses of the Parliament of Western Australia, as a member of the Legislative Council from 1884 to 1885 and a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1897 to 1901.

  1. ^ "Death of an Old Colonist". The West Australian. Perth, WA. 11 July 1912. p. 6. Retrieved 16 June 2018.