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George Frederick Houghton
Gender:
Male
Born:
May 31, 1820
Died:
September 22, 1870
Home Town:
Guliford, VT
Later Residences:
St. Albans, VT
Marriage(s):
Catherine Swift Houghton (December 15, 1857)
Biographical Notes:
George Frederick Houghton was born on May 31, 1820. He studied law at the University of Vermont. He had a successful career and became the Vermont State attorney and the secretary of military and civil affairs. He is the founder of the Vermont Transcript, a popular local newspaper in Saint Albans, Vermont. With his love of history, he was one of the leading founders of the Vermont Historical Society and served as President in 1870.
Education
Other Education:
University of Vermont 1839-1841
Profession / Service
Profession:
Lawyer
Admitted To Bar:
1841
Local Posts:
Attorney Vermont (St. Albans) 1848-49
Benevolent and Charitable Organizations:
President of Vermont Historical Society- 1870
Immediate Family (Why only immediate family?)
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