George H. Proffit
United States politician from Indiana (1807–1847)
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::summary United States politician from Indiana (1807–1847) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | George Proffit |
| office | United States Ambassador to Brazil |
| president | John Tyler |
| term_start | December 11, 1843 |
| term_end | August 10, 1844 |
| predecessor | William Hunter |
| successor | Henry A. Wise |
| state1 | Indiana |
| district1 | |
| term_start1 | March 4, 1839 |
| term_end1 | March 3, 1843 |
| predecessor1 | Ratliff Boon |
| successor1 | Robert D. Owen |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| death_date | |
| death_place | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S |
| resting_place | Walnut Hill Cemetery |
| party | Whig |
| :: |
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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
| state = Indiana | district = 1 | before = Ratliff Boon | after = Robert D. Owen | years = March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | title = United States Minister to Brazil | before = William Hunter | after = Henry A. Wise | years = 11 December 1843 – 10 August 1844
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