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 | August 22, 1822 Chesterfield, New Hampshire |
| Died | January 19, 1899 (aged 76) Brattleboro, Vermont |
| 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.