Robert Byington Mitchell

"Robert B. Mitchell" redirects here. For the Australian artist, see Robert Boyed Mitchell.

Robert Byington Mitchell
6th Governor of New Mexico Territory
In office
1866–1869
Preceded byHenry Connelly
Succeeded byWilliam A. Pile
Personal details
BornApril 4, 1823
Mansfield, Ohio, US
DiedJanuary 26, 1882(1882-01-26) (aged 58)
Washington, D.C., US
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
ProfessionLawyer, Politician

Robert Byington Mitchell (April 4, 1823 – January 26, 1882) was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and the governor of New Mexico Territory from 1866 to 1869.

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