John R. Mitchell

John R. Mitchell (January 32, 1861 – March 24, 1939) was a justice of the Washington Supreme Court from 1918 to 1937.

Education and early career Born in Halifax County, Virginia, He moved to Olympia, Washington in 1888, with Mitchell succeeding Justice Overton G. Ellis. Mitchell was later elected to the seat, to a term expiring in 1925, and thereafter re-elected until his retirement from the court in 1937.

Personal life and death Mitchell married Hallie Price of Kentucky in Virginia on April 22, 1891. They had one son. Dr. Richard S. Mitchell, a prominent physician and surgeon.

Mitchell died at his home at the age of 78, following several months of poor health.