George P. Barker
George Payson Barker (October 25, 1807 – January 27, 1848) was an American lawyer and politician. He was most notable for serving in the New York State Assembly in 1836 and New York State Attorney General from 1842 to 1845.
George P. Barker | |
|---|---|
| New York State Attorney General | |
| In office 1842–1845 | |
| Governor | William H. Seward William C. Bouck Silas Wright |
| Preceded by | Willis Hall |
| Succeeded by | John Van Buren |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Erie County | |
| In office January 1, 1836 – December 31, 1836 Serving with Wells Brooks | |
| Preceded by | William A. Moseley Ralph Plumb |
| Succeeded by | Squire S. Case Benjamin O. Bivins Elisha Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Payson Barker October 25, 1807 Rindge, New Hampshire |
| Died | January 27, 1848 (aged 40) Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Jacksonian Democrat |
| Spouse |
Abby Coit
(m. 1834) |
| Education | Amherst College |
| Alma mater | Union College |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | New York State Militia |
| Years of service | 1838-1842 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
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