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
  • 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
U.S. 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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