James Mitchell (Canadian politician)
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James Mitchell (March 16, 1843 – December 15, 1897) was a New Brunswick politician. Prior to entering politics, Mitchell was a prominent lawyer in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. In 1882 he was elected to the provincial legislature as a Liberal MLA. He served in government as surveyor-general, commissioner of agriculture, receiver-general and provincial secreatary. Mitchell became Premier in 1896 but resigned in 1897 due to ill health and died shortly after.
External links
- Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online (http://www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=40422)
Preceded by: Andrew G. Blair 1883-1896 |
Premier of New Brunswick 1896-1897 |
Succeeded by: Henry R. Emmerson 1897-1900 |