| 词条 | Alexander Mitchell (Wisconsin politician) |
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| honorific-prefix = | name = Alexander Mitchell | honorific-suffix = | image = Alexander Mitchell (Wisconsin Congressman).jpg | state = Wisconsin | district = {{ushr|Wisconsin|4|4th}} | term_start = March 4, 1873 | term_end = March 3, 1875 | predecessor = Charles A. Eldredge | successor = William P. Lynde | state2 = Wisconsin | district2 = {{ushr|Wisconsin|1|1st}} | term_start2 = March 4, 1871 | term_end2 = March 3, 1873 | preceded2= Halbert Eleazer Paine | succeeded2 = Charles Grandison Williams | party = Democrat | birth_date = October 17, 1817 | birth_place = Ellon, Scotland | death_date = {{death date and age|1887|4|19|1817|10|17}} | death_place = New York City | nationality = Scottish immigrant | alma_mater = | children = John Lendrum Mitchell | occupation = Banker, Investor, Railroad Magnate, Politician | profession = }} Alexander Mitchell (October 17, 1817 – April 19, 1887) was a Scottish-born banker, railroad financier and Democratic politician in Milwaukee. Early lifeHe was born in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and immigrated to the United States in 1839. He pursued a career in banking in Milwaukee, and founded the Marine Bank of Wisconsin.[1] Business careerMitchell was president of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway from 1864-1887. With fellow director Jeremiah Milbank (1818–1884) he built this railroad into one of the most profitable in the United States, and Mitchell was considered the wealthiest person in Wisconsin. Political careerMitchell represented Wisconsin's 1st congressional district in the Forty-second United States Congress. After redistricting he represented Wisconsin's 4th congressional district in the Forty-third United States Congress. He was nominated for Governor of Wisconsin in 1877, but he declined.[2] Curling enthusiastHe was an avid curler, and helped popularize the sport in the United States. Mitchell helped found the Milwaukee Curling Club in the 1840s, and shortly before his death was elected Patron of the Grand National Curling Club. Death and burialMitchell died in New York City and was buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee.[3] LegacyMitchell owned a mansion across the street from the Milwaukee County Courthouse, which is now the site of the Wisconsin Club.[4] The Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood was named in his honor, as was the city of Mitchell, South Dakota, incorporated in 1881. {{libship honor|name=Alexander Mitchell|type=his}}The Mackie Building, which was constructed by Mitchell as an investment property, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5] Additionally, the Mitchell Building, which he also built, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well.[6] His papers, along with those of his son John, are in the archives of the Wisconsin Historical Society.[7] FamilyMitchell was married to Martha Reed, sister of Harrison Reed, who served as Governor of Florida during Reconstruction. Mitchell's son, John L. Mitchell, was a Congressman and United States Senator, and his grandson, Billy Mitchell, was a United States Army officer prominent during the early days of military aviation. References1. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=2480&search_term=Mitchell| title=Term: Mitchell, Alexander 1817 - 1887| publisher=Dictionary of Wisconsin History| accessdate=December 20, 2012}} 2. ^http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=2480&search_term=mitchell 3. ^{{Findagrave|12713573}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.wisconsinclub.com/fw/main/History-4.html|title=History - Wisconsin Club|first=Wisconsin|last=Club|website=www.wisconsinclub.com}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM5EAB_Mackie_Building_Milwaukee_WI|title=Mackie Building - Milwaukee, WI - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com|website=www.waymarking.com}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.historic-structures.com/wi/milwaukee/mitchell_building.php|title=Mitchell Building, Milwaukee Wisconsin|publisher=}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://arcat.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?Search_Arg=rlin+%22wihv85-A1361%22&SL=None&Search_Code=CMD&DB=local&CNT=30|title=Search UW-Madison Libraries|website=arcat.library.wisc.edu}} External links{{Commons category|Alexander Mitchell (politician)}}
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