George H. Proffit

George H. Proffit (September 4, 1807 - September 7, 1847) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Proffit completed preparatory studies.He moved to Petersburg, Indiana, in 1828.He engaged in mercantile pursuits in Petersburg and Portersville, Indiana.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Petersburg, Indiana.He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1831, 1832, and 1836-1838.

Proffit was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1839-March 3, 1843).He was not a candidate for renomination in 1842.He was appointed by President Tyler as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Brazil and served from June 7, 1843, to August 10, 1844, when he returned home, the Senate having refused to confirm his appointment.He died in Louisville, Kentucky, September 7, 1847.He was interred in Walnut Hills Cemetery, Petersburg, Indiana.

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USRepSuccession box
state = Indiana
district = 1
before = Ratliff Boon
after = Robert D. Owen
years = March 4, 1839–March 3, 1843succession box
title = United States Minister to Brazil
before = William Hunter
after = Henry A. Wise
years = 11 December 1843–10 August 1844