Background
Mitchell, John R. was born on January 31, 1861 in Halifax Company, Virginia, United States. Son of John A. and Mary F. (Pringle) Mitchell.
Associate Justice of Supreme Court
Mitchell, John R. was born on January 31, 1861 in Halifax Company, Virginia, United States. Son of John A. and Mary F. (Pringle) Mitchell.
Education common schools of Virginia. Studied law pvtly. and at University of Virginia (non-graduate).
April 22. 1891. Clarksville, Tennessee Admitted to Washington Bar in 1894. Prosecuting Attorney, Thurston Company, Washington, 99. Judge of Superior Court, Thurston and Mason Cos., 1908-1920.
Appointed Associate Justice of Supreme Court of Wash, to fill vacancy, 1918, re-elected for terms ending 1925 and 1931.
Candidates for political office should endorse the Judeo-Christian beliefs, convictions, and values upon which society should rest.
Anyone may appear in hardship and poverty. Never give up in pursuit of happiness and one day you will find yourself in the right place, where God gives the sense of joy and assurances you are looking for.
Member: Masons; Knights of Pythias.; Woodman.
Married Hallie Price, April.