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United States politician from Indiana (1807–1847) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George H. Proffit (September 4, 1807 – September 7, 1847) was an American lawyer who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1839 to 1843.
George Proffit | |
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United States Ambassador to Brazil | |
In office December 11, 1843 – August 10, 1844 | |
President | John Tyler |
Preceded by | William Hunter |
Succeeded by | Henry A. Wise |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Ratliff Boon |
Succeeded by | Robert D. Owen |
Personal details | |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | September 4, 1807
Died | September 7, 1847 40) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S | (aged
Resting place | Walnut Hill Cemetery |
Political party | Whig |
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Proffit completed preparatory studies. He moved to Petersburg, Indiana, in 1828. He engaged in mercantile pursuits in Petersburg and Portersville, Indiana. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Petersburg, Indiana.
He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1831, 1832, and 1836–1838.
Proffit was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1842.
He was appointed by President Tyler as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Brazil and served from June 7, 1843, to August 10, 1844, when he returned home, the Senate having refused to confirm his appointment.
He died in Louisville, Kentucky, September 7, 1847, and was interred in Walnut Hill Cemetery (Petersburg, Indiana).
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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