Thomas Mitchell (Iowa politician)
Thomas Mitchell | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office January 11, 1858 – January 8, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew J. Kirkpatrick |
| Succeeded by | Michael Price |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 12, 1874 – January 13, 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Frank T. Campbell |
| Succeeded by | John David Nichols |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1816 Claremont, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 1894 (aged 78) Mitchellville, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Anti-Monopoly (1874–76) |
| Spouse(s) | Almira Swift (1841–1860) Anna Mattern (1861–1894) |
| Children | 8 |
| Occupation | Farmer, tavern host |
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Thomas Mitchell (March 3, 1816 – July 15, 1894) was an American politician and farmer. A Republican and Anti-Monopolist, he represented the 19th district in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1858 to 1860 and the 28th district in the Iowa Senate from 1874 to 1878. He is the founder of Mitchellville, Iowa, and is considered the first white settler of Polk County, Iowa.