Nahum Mitchell (February 12, 1769 – August 1, 1853) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in 1769 in the eastern portion of Bridgewater (which would later be incorporated as a separate municipality in 1823) in Massachusetts Bay, Mitchell attended the local school.He graduated from Harvard University in 1789.He studied law in Plymouth, Massachusetts.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.He served as member of the State house of representatives 1798-1802.