James Mitchell

James Mitchell (1789 or 1792 – 1 February 1869) was a Scottish-born Australian surgeon, businessman and politician.

Personal life He was born in Fife to farmer David Mitchell and Margaret Low. He arrived in Sydney on 15 July 1820. With the army he spent nine years travelling around Spain, America, the Netherlands, the West Indies, and Australia.

Property Mitchell was granted two lots, both 2,000 acres in Burragorang and Glendon Brook.

Community work He was a foundation member of the Australian Club which was formed on 29 May 1838. In 1838 he financed the Newcastle Mechanics Institute. In 1840 he established a school in Sydney on behalf of the Propagation of Christian Knowledge. Between 1853 and 1869 he served a trustee for the Australian Museum. He helped the Royal Exchange raise funds to support immigration. He was a member of the Central Committee of the Australian Immigration Association. He served as commissioner to the justice of peace. He was a benefactor of St Paul's College at the University of Sydney.