Augustus P. Hunton
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Augustus Pingry Hunton (February 23, 1816 – June 20, 1911) was a Vermont lawyer and Senator. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives including three years as Speaker. In addition, he served as President pro tempore of the Vermont State Senate.
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Augustus P. Hunton | |
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President pro tempore of the Vermont State Senate | |
In office 1857–1857 | |
Preceded by | James M. Hotchkiss |
Succeeded by | Lucius E. Chittenden |
Member of the Vermont Senate from Windsor County | |
In office 1856–1857 Serving with George Johnson, Shubael Converse, George F. Davis, Joseph D. Hatch | |
Preceded by | Carlos Coolidge, Norman Williams, Shubael Converse, George Johnson |
Succeeded by | Charles S. Raymond, Warren C. French, Joseph D. Hatch, John Wilder |
Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
In office 1860–1862 | |
Preceded by | George F. Edmunds |
Succeeded by | J. Gregory Smith |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Bethel | |
In office 1849, 1854, 1859-1862 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1816-02-23)February 23, 1816 Groton, New Hampshire |
Died | June 20, 1911(1911-06-20) (aged 95) Bethel, Vermont |
Political party | Whig (before 1854) Republican (after 1854) |
Profession | Attorney |
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