Augustus P. Hunton

Augustus P. Hunton
From 1895's The Illustrated Historical Souvenir of Bethel, Vermont
President pro tempore of the Vermont State Senate
In office
1857–1857
Preceded byJames M. Hotchkiss
Succeeded byLucius E. Chittenden
Member of the Vermont Senate from Windsor County
In office
1856–1857
Serving with George Johnson, Shubael Converse, George F. Davis, Joseph D. Hatch
Preceded byCarlos Coolidge, Norman Williams, Shubael Converse, George Johnson
Succeeded byCharles S. Raymond, Warren C. French, Joseph D. Hatch, John Wilder
Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office
1860–1862
Preceded byGeorge F. Edmunds
Succeeded byJ. Gregory Smith
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Bethel
In office
1849, 1854, 1859-1862
Personal details
Born(1816-02-23)February 23, 1816
Groton, New Hampshire
DiedJune 20, 1911(1911-06-20) (aged 95)
Bethel, Vermont
Political partyWhig (before 1854)
Republican (after 1854)
ProfessionAttorney

Augustus Pingry Hunton (February 23, 1816 – June 20, 1911) was a Vermont lawyer and Senator. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives including three years as Speaker. In addition, he served as President pro tempore of the Vermont State Senate.