George Lunt
George Lunt (December 31, 1803 – May 17, 1885) was an American editor, lawyer, author, and politician. George's ancestor, Henry Lunt, was one of the original settlers of Newbury (1635). His grandfather's exploits with John Paul Jones were chronicled by James Fenimore Cooper.
George Lunt | |
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| United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1849–1853 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Rantoul Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Hallett |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1803 Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 1885 (aged 81) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig (until 1856) Democratic (after 1856) |
| Education | Phillips Exeter Academy |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
| Signature | |
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