Broughton Harris
American public official and businessman from Vermont / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Broughton Harris (August 16, 1822—January 19, 1899) was a Vermont businessman and political figure. He was Secretary and Treasurer of Utah Territory, and became one of the Runaway Officials of 1851.
Quick Facts Member of the Vermont Senate from Windham County, Preceded by ...
Broughton Harris | |
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Member of the Vermont Senate from Windham County | |
In office 1860–1862 Serving with John C. Richardson, Parley Starr | |
Preceded by | Ranslure W. Clarke, William Harris Jr., Samuel L. Hunt |
Succeeded by | Edward Kirkland, Henry E. Stoughton |
Secretary of the Utah Territory | |
In office 1850–1852 | |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
Succeeded by | Benjamin G. Ferris |
Register of Probate for Vermont's Marlboro District | |
In office 1847–1848 | |
Preceded by | Royall Tyler Jr. |
Succeeded by | Frederick Holbrook |
Personal details | |
Born | (1822-08-22)August 22, 1822 Chesterfield, New Hampshire |
Died | January 19, 1899(1899-01-19) (aged 76) Brattleboro, Vermont |
Resting place | Prospect Hill Cemetery, Brattleboro, Vermont |
Political party | Whig (before 1854) Republican (from 1854) |
Spouse | Sarah Buell Hollister (m. 1851) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Wilder Harris Harriet (Davies) Harris |
Education | Dartmouth College |
Occupation | Journalist Businessman Public official |
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