Augustus P. Hunton
Augustus P. Hunton | |
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From 1895's The Illustrated Historical Souvenir of Bethel, Vermont | |
| President pro tempore of the Vermont State Senate | |
| In office 1857–1857 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Hotchkiss |
| Succeeded by | Lucius E. Chittenden |
| Member of the Vermont Senate from Windsor County | |
| In office 1856–1857 Serving with George Johnson, Shubael Converse, George F. Davis, Joseph D. Hatch | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Coolidge, Norman Williams, Shubael Converse, George Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Charles S. Raymond, Warren C. French, Joseph D. Hatch, John Wilder |
| Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1860–1862 | |
| Preceded by | George F. Edmunds |
| Succeeded by | J. Gregory Smith |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Bethel | |
| In office 1859–1863 | |
| Preceded by | None (no selection) |
| Succeeded by | Francis W. Anderson |
| In office 1854–1855 | |
| Preceded by | None (no selection) |
| Succeeded by | None (no selection) |
| In office 1849–1850 | |
| Preceded by | None (no selection) |
| Succeeded by | Almon Durkee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1816 |
| Died | June 20, 1911 (aged 95) Bethel, Vermont, US |
| Party | Whig (before 1854) Republican (after 1854) |
| Spouse |
Caroline Paige (m. 1849–1884) |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Attorney |
Augustus Pingry Hunton (February 23, 1816 – June 20, 1911) was a Vermont lawyer and Senator. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives including three years as Speaker. In addition, he served as President pro tempore of the Vermont State Senate.