Nahum MITCHELL, Congress, MA (1769-1853)

MITCHELL Nahum , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Mass., February 12, 1769; attended the local school; was graduated from Harvard University in 1789; studied law in Plymouth, Mass.; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in East Bridgewater, Mass.; member of the State house of representatives 1798-1802; elected as a Federalist to the Eighth Congress (March 4, 1803-March 3, 1805); was not a candidate for renomination; again a member of the State house of representatives in 1809 and 1812; judge of the common pleas court 1811-1821 and chief justice 1819-1821; served in the State senate in 1813 and 1814; member of the Governor's council 1814-1820; State treasurer of Massachusetts 1822-1827; librarian in 1835 and 1836 and treasurer 1839-1845 of the Massachusetts Historical Society; died in Plymouth, Mass., August 1, 1853; interment in Old Central Street Cemetery, East Bridgewater, Mass.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present