George H. Proffit

George H. Proffit (September 4, 1807 – September 7, 1847) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.

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. 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. He was interred in Walnut Hills Cemetery, Petersburg, Indiana.

References

• George H. Proffit at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Ratliff Boon	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st congressional district March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843	Succeeded by Robert D. Owen
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by William Hunter	United States Minister to Brazil 11 December 1843 – 10 August 1844	Succeeded by Henry A. Wise

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