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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—IndianaGeorge H. PROFFIT
(1807-1847)
PROFFIT, George H., a
Representative from Indiana; born in New Orleans, La., September 4,
1807; completed preparatory studies; moved to Petersburg, Pike
County, Ind., in 1828; engaged in mercantile pursuits in Petersburg
and Portersville, Ind.; studied law; was admitted to the bar and
commenced practice in Petersburg, Ind.; member of the State house
of representatives in 1831, 1832, and 1836-1838; elected as a Whig
to the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 4,
1839-March 3, 1843); was not a candidate for renomination in 1842;
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; died in Louisville, Ky., September 7,
1847; interment in Walnut Hills Cemetery, Petersburg, Ind.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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