George H. Proffit

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
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

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.

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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