George Marston (Massachusetts politician) explained

George Marston
Term Start:January 1879
Term End:January 1883
Governor:Thomas Talbot
John Davis Long
Office2:District Attorney for the Southern District
Term Start2:January 1860
Term End2:1879
Office3:Judge of Probate of Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Term Start3:1855
Term End3:July 1, 1858
Office4:Registrar of Probate of Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Term Start4:March 1853
Term End4:December 1854
Birth Date:October 15, 1821
Profession:Attorney
Alma Mater:Harvard Law School
Signature:George Marston (Massachusetts) signature.png

George Marston (October 15, 1821 – August 14, 1883), was an American lawyer who served in various political offices, including as the Attorney General of Massachusetts.

Early life

Marston was born to Charles Marston in Barnstable, Massachusetts on October 15, 1821.

Elected offices

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.

Death

Marston died in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 14, 1883.