Home / Politicians / John Purroy Mitchel John Purroy Mitchel 1879 – 1918 Politicians Politicians Biography John Purroy Mitchel (1879–1918) was an American mayor. Born July 19, 1879 in The Bronx. Died July 6, 1918 in Lake Charles of falling from height. Interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, United States. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Cemetery Map View larger map → Satellite overview of the cemetery grounds. Related Graves More politicians → Claire-Clémence de Maillé-Brézé 1628 – 1694 Politicians James Hamilton Peabody 1852 – 1917 Greenwood Cemetery, Cañon City, United States Politicians John Somers, 1st Baron Somers 1651 – 1716 Politicians Jalkhanz Khutagt Sodnomyn Damdinbazar 1874 – 1923 Politicians