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George Augustus Marden
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| Assistant Treasurer of the United States for the Boston sub-treasury |
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| In office April 1, 1899 – December 19, 1906 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph H. O'Neil |
| Massachusetts Treasurer | |
| In office 1889–1894 |
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| 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 |
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| Preceded by | Charles J. Noyes |
| Succeeded by | John Q. A. Brackett |
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| Born | August 9, 1839 Mont Vernon, New Hampshire |
| Died | December 19, 1906 (aged 67) Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary P. Fiske |
| Alma mater | Appleton Academy, Dartmouth College, 1861 |
| Profession | Attorney, Journalist |
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| 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 (born August 9, 1839 – died December 19, 1906) was an American journalist, lawyer, and politician. He held important jobs like managing money for the state of Massachusetts and later for the U.S. government in Boston.
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Early Life and Education
George Augustus Marden was born in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, on August 9, 1839. He went to school at Appleton Academy. After that, he continued his studies at Dartmouth College, a well-known university. He graduated from Dartmouth in 1861.
Serving in the Civil War
Soon after finishing college, George Marden joined the Union Army in December 1861. The Union Army was the army of the northern states during the American Civil War. He served as a soldier in the Berdan's Sharpshooters. These soldiers were known for their excellent shooting skills. Marden served bravely until September 1864.
A Career in Newspapers
After his time in the army, Marden became a journalist. A journalist is someone who writes for newspapers or magazines. He worked for several different newspapers. These included the Concord Monitor and The Boston Advertiser. Later, he became the editor and part-owner of the Lowell Courier. As an editor, he helped decide what stories would be published.
A Life in Politics
George Marden was also a successful politician. A politician is someone who works in government. He held several important positions. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Speaker of the Massachusetts House
From 1883 to 1884, Marden served as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The House of Representatives is where laws are made for the state. The Speaker is the leader of this group. They help make sure meetings run smoothly.
Massachusetts Treasurer
From 1889 to 1894, George Marden was the Treasurer of Massachusetts. This job meant he was in charge of all the money for the state. He managed the state's finances. He worked under governors like Oliver Ames and William E. Russell.
Assistant U.S. Treasurer
Later in his life, Marden took on a federal role. From 1899 until his death in 1906, he was the Assistant Treasurer of the United States. He worked specifically for the Boston sub-treasury. This meant he helped manage federal government money in the Boston area.
Later Life
George Augustus Marden passed away on December 19, 1906. He died in Lowell, Massachusetts. He had a long career serving his country and his state. He was remembered for his work as a journalist, a soldier, and a public servant.
