Broughton Harris | |
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![]() From 1894's Men of Vermont Illustrated | |
Member of the Vermont Senate from Windham County | |
In office 1860–1862 Serving with John C. Richardson, Parley Starr | |
Preceded by | Ranslure W. Clarke, William Harris Jr., Samuel L. Hunt |
Succeeded by | Edward Kirkland, Henry E. Stoughton |
Secretary of the Utah Territory | |
In office 1850–1852 | |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
Succeeded by | Benjamin G. Ferris |
Register of Probate for Vermont's Marlboro District | |
In office 1847–1848 | |
Preceded by | Royall Tyler Jr. |
Succeeded by | Frederick Holbrook |
Personal details | |
Born | Chesterfield, New Hampshire | August 22, 1822
Died | January 19, 1899 Brattleboro, Vermont | (aged 76)
Resting place | Prospect Hill Cemetery, Brattleboro, Vermont |
Political party | Whig (before 1854) Republican (from 1854) |
Spouse | Sarah Buell Hollister (m. 1851) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Wilder Harris Harriet (Davies) Harris |
Education | Dartmouth College |
Occupation | Journalist Businessman Public official |
Broughton Harris (August 16, 1822—January 19, 1899) was a Vermont businessman and political figure. He was Secretary and Treasurer of Utah Territory, and became one of the Runaway Officials of 1851.