George A. Marden
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 Mont Vernon, New Hampshire |
| Died | December 19, 1906 (aged 67) Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political 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 Mount 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]
References
- Eliot, Samuel Atkins, ed. (1909). Biographical History of Massachusetts. Vol. I. Boston, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Biographical Society. Retrieved June 2, 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- Toomey, Daniel P. (1892). Quinn, Thomas C. (ed.). Massachusetts of To-Day: A Memorial of the State, Historical and Biographical, Issued for the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago. Boston: Columbia Publishing Company. p. 32. Retrieved June 2, 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- "Assistant Treasurer at Boston". The New York Times. Boston. April 2, 1899. p. 4. Retrieved June 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Hon George A. Marden Dead at Lowell Home: Assistant U S Treasurer Was Victim Of Angina Pectoris. Career One of Honor. George A. Marden Won Fame as Soldier, Newspaper Man, Legislator and Public Official. As Newspaper Owner. As Legislator. Genial to All". The Boston Globe. Lowell. December 20, 1906. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved June 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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