George H. Proffit
United States politician from Indiana (1807–1847)
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 | (1807-09-04)September 4, 1807 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 7, 1847(1847-09-07) (aged 40) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S |
| Resting place | Walnut Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig |
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.
Biography
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.
State House
He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1831, 1832, and 1836–1838.
Congress
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.
Later career
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.
Death and burial
He died in Louisville, Kentucky, September 7, 1847, and was interred in Walnut Hill Cemetery (Petersburg, Indiana).
References
- United States Congress. "George H. Proffit (id: P000548)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- This article incorporates facts obtained from: Lawrence Kestenbaum, The Political Graveyard
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st congressional district March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by William Hunter | United States Minister to Brazil 11 December 1843 – 10 August 1844 | Succeeded by |
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