George Marston | |
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Massachusetts Attorney General | |
In office January 1879 – January 1883 |
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Preceded by | Charles R. Train |
Succeeded by | Edgar J. Sherman |
District Attorney for the Southern District | |
In office January 1860 – 1879 |
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Judge of Probate of Barnstable County, Massachusetts | |
In office 1855 – July 1, 1858 |
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Registrar of Probate of Barnstable County, Massachusetts | |
In office March 1853 – December 1854 |
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Personal details | |
Born | October 15, 1821 Barnstable, Massachusetts |
Died |
August 14, 1883 (aged 61) New Bedford, Massachusetts |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
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George Marston was a lawyer who served in various political offices, including as the Attorney General of Massachusetts.
Marston was born to Charles Marston in Barnstable, Massachusetts on October 15, 1821.
In 1850 Marston was elected the District Attorney for the Southern District, he also served as the Judge of Probate of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, and the Registrar of Probate of Barnstable County, Massachusetts. In 1879 Marston was elected Attorney General of Massachusetts, he was re elected in 1880 and 1881.
Marston died in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 14, 1883.