George A. Marden

George Augustus Marden
Assistant Treasurer of the United States for the Boston sub-treasury
In office April 1, 1899 – December 19, 1906
Preceded by	Joseph H. O'Neil
Massachusetts Treasurer
In office 1889–1894
Governor	Oliver Ames John Q. A. Brackett William E. Russell
Preceded by	Alanson W. Beard
Succeeded by	Henry W. Phillips
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1883–1884
Preceded by	Charles J. Noyes
Succeeded by	John Q. A. Brackett
Personal details
Born	(1839-08-09)August 9, 1839 Mont Vernon, New Hampshire
Died	December 19, 1906(1906-12-19) (aged 67) Lowell, Massachusetts
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary P. Fiske
Alma mater	Appleton Academy, Dartmouth College, 1861
Profession	Attorney, journalist
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Branch/service	Union Army
Years of service	December 1861 – September 1864
Unit	Second Regiment Berdan's Sharpshooters First Regiment Berdan's Sharpshooters 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment Third Brigade, Third Division Third Army Corps

George Augustus Marden (August 9, 1839 – December 19, 1906) was an American journalist, attorney and politician who served as Massachusetts Treasurer and as assistant treasurer of the United States for the Boston subtreasury.

Biography

George A. Marden was born in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire on August 9, 1839.[1] He attended Appleton Academy, and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1861.[2]

He worked for the Concord Monitor, and The Boston Advertiser. Marston also was the editor and part owner of the Lowell Courier.[2]

He was sworn in as assistant treasurer of the United States for the Boston subtreasury on April 1, 1899.[3]

He died at his home in Lowell, Massachusetts on December 19, 1906.[4]

See also

• 1873 Massachusetts legislature
• 1883 Massachusetts legislature

References

1. Eliot, Samuel Atkins, ed. (1909). Biographical History of Massachusetts. Vol. I. Boston, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Biographical Society. Retrieved June 2, 2022 – via Internet Archive.
2. Toomey, Daniel P. (1892). Quinn, Thomas C. (ed.). Massachusetts of To-Day: A Memorial of the State, Historical and Biographical, Issued for the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago. Boston: Columbia Publishing Company. p. 32. Retrieved June 2, 2022 – via Internet Archive.
3. "Assistant Treasurer at Boston". The New York Times. Boston. April 2, 1899. p. 4. Retrieved June 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Hon George A. Marden Dead at Lowell Home: Assistant U S Treasurer Was Victim Of Angina Pectoris. Career One of Honor. George A. Marden Won Fame as Soldier, Newspaper Man, Legislator and Public Official. As Newspaper Owner. As Legislator. Genial to All". The Boston Globe. Lowell. December 20, 1906. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved June 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

Massachusetts House of Representatives
Preceded by Charles J. Noyes	Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1883 — 1884	Succeeded by John Q. A. Brackett
Political offices
Preceded by Alanson W. Beard	Massachusetts Treasurer 1889 — 1894	Succeeded by Henry M. Phillips