George A. Marden
American politician
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George Augustus Marden (August 9, 1839 – December 19, 1906) was an American journalist, attorney and politician who served as Massachusetts Treasurer and as assistant treasurer of the United States for the Boston subtreasury.
George Augustus Marden | |
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| Assistant Treasurer of the United States for the Boston sub-treasury | |
| In office April 1, 1899 – December 19, 1906 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph H. O'Neil |
| Massachusetts Treasurer | |
| In office 1889–1894 | |
| Governor | Oliver Ames John Q. A. Brackett William E. Russell |
| Preceded by | Alanson W. Beard |
| Succeeded by | Henry W. Phillips |
| Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1883–1884 | |
| Preceded by | Charles J. Noyes |
| Succeeded by | John Q. A. Brackett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1839 |
| Died | December 19, 1906 (aged 67) Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary P. Fiske |
| Alma mater | Appleton Academy, Dartmouth College, 1861 |
| Profession | Attorney, journalist |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | December 1861 – September 1864 |
| Unit | Second Regiment Berdan's Sharpshooters First Regiment Berdan's Sharpshooters 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment Third Brigade, Third Division Third Army Corps |
Biography
George A. Marden was born in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire on August 9, 1839.[1] He attended Appleton Academy, and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1861.[2]
He worked for the Concord Monitor, and The Boston Advertiser. Marston also was the editor and part owner of the Lowell Courier.[2]
He was sworn in as assistant treasurer of the United States for the Boston subtreasury on April 1, 1899.[3]
He died at his home in Lowell, Massachusetts on December 19, 1906.[4]
