Eben Pomeroy Colton
American businessman and politician from Vermont / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eben Pomeroy Colton (February 11, 1829 – September 10, 1895) was an American businessman and farmer who served as the 32nd lieutenant governor of Vermont from 1878 to 1880.
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Eben Pomeroy Colton | |
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Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
In office 1878–1880 | |
Preceded by | Redfield Proctor |
Succeeded by | John L. Barstow |
Member of the Vermont Senate from Orleans County | |
In office 1870–1874 Serving with Jerry E. Dickerman (1870), Henderson C. Wilson (1872) | |
Preceded by | James W. Simpson, William G. Elkins |
Succeeded by | Henderson C. Wilson, Henry C. Tolman |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Irasburg | |
In office 1876–1878 | |
Preceded by | William D. Tyler |
Succeeded by | Laforrest H. Thompson |
In office 1859–1861 | |
Preceded by | John H. Kellam |
Succeeded by | Isaac N. Cushman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1829-02-11)February 11, 1829 West Fairlee, Vermont |
Died | September 10, 1895(1895-09-10) (aged 66) Irasburg, Vermont |
Resting place | Irasburg Cemetery, Irasburg, Vermont |
Political party | Whig (before 1854) Republican (from 1854) |
Spouse | Almira A. Bailey (m. 1854) |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Businessman |
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