Charles L. Mitchell

Charles Le Moyne Mitchell (August 6, 1844 – March 1, 1890) was an American businessman and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut from 1875 to 1883.

Charles Le Moyne Mitchell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1887
Preceded by	James Phelps
Succeeded by	Carlos French
Personal details
Born	(1844-08-06)August 6, 1844 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	March 1, 1890(1890-03-01) (aged 45) New York, New York, U.S
Resting place	Evergreen Cemetery
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Mitchell was graduated from Cheshire Academy in 1863. Traveled in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

He returned to New Haven, Connecticut, and engaged in the manufacture of silver-plated ware and brass. He served as a member of the State house of representatives in 1877.

Congress

Mitchell was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth Congresses (March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1887). He served as chairman of the Committee on Patents (Forty-ninth Congress).

He was not a candidate for renomination in 1886 and moved to New York City. But retained his former business interests in Connecticut.

Death and burial

He died in New York City March 1, 1890. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, Connecticut.

References

• United States Congress. "Charles L. Mitchell (id: M000807)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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