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Representative Lewis A. Mitchell View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 3/27/1924
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
House: 23 (1890)
Home County: Benton
Lewis A. Mitchell
Benton County
Born in Perry County, Ohio, about 1858. He is the son of Jacob and Cordelia (Ryder) Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was reared in his native town and received a common-school education. In the spring of 1875 he moved to Vinton, Benton County, Iowa, where he engaged in the purchase and shipment of poultry, butter and eggs, and also dealt in wool. He was elected as Representative to the 23rd General Assembly (1890-1891).
Sources:
House District 49
Committees
23rd GA (1890)
Legislation Sponsored
23rd GA (1890)