Seth Barton (attorney)
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Seth Barton (December 5, 1795 – December 29, 1854) was an American attorney and government official who was active in Alabama and Louisiana. He served the federal government as Solicitor of the United States Treasury and Chargé d'affaires in Chile.
Quick Facts 7th United States Ambassador to Chile, President ...
Seth Barton | |
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7th United States Ambassador to Chile | |
In office January 5, 1848 – May 22, 1849 | |
President | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | George William Crump |
Succeeded by | Balie Peyton |
5th Solicitor of the United States Treasury | |
In office March 25, 1845 – May 27, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Charles B. Penrose |
Succeeded by | Ransom H. Gillet |
Personal details | |
Born | (1795-12-05)December 5, 1795 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | December 29, 1854(1854-12-29) (aged 59) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Cause of death | Yellow fever |
Parent(s) | Seth Barton Sarah Emerson Maxwell |
Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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