Background
Mitchell, Richard Furlong was born on October 11, 1889 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of Peter M. and Sarah (Furlong) Mitchell.
Mitchell, Richard Furlong was born on October 11, 1889 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of Peter M. and Sarah (Furlong) Mitchell.
Bachelor of Arts, State University of Iowa, 1912, Bachelor of Laws, 1913. M. Miriam Reynolds, October 1936.
Began practice of law at Fort Dodge, 1914. President Mitchell Investment Company Was First lieutenant Air Service, United States Army, 1917-July 1919, 11 months overseas.
Member Democratic State Central Committee, Iowa, 1924-1931, and served as chairman. Member Supreme Court of Iowa, November 1932-1947, chief justice, 1934-1939. Member Iowa State Bar Association, American Law Institute, Order of Coif, Phi Delta Phi, Sigma Chirurgical
Clubs: National Press, Kenwood Country.
Children: Marcia Miriam, Katherine Victoria.