George P. Barker

George P. Barker
New York State Attorney General
In office
1842–1845
GovernorWilliam H. Seward
William C. Bouck
Silas Wright
Preceded byWillis Hall
Succeeded byJohn Van Buren
Member of the New York State Assembly from Erie County
In office
January 1, 1836 – December 31, 1836
Serving with Wells Brooks
Preceded byWilliam A. Moseley
Ralph Plumb
Succeeded bySquire S. Case
Benjamin O. Bivins
Elisha Smith
Personal details
Born
George Payson Barker

(1807-10-25)October 25, 1807
Rindge, New Hampshire
DiedJanuary 27, 1848(1848-01-27) (aged 40)
Buffalo, New York
Political partyJacksonian
Democrat
Spouse
Abby Coit
(m. 1834)
EducationAmherst College
Alma materUnion College
Military service
Branch/serviceNew York State Militia
Years of service1838-1842
RankBrigadier general

George Payson Barker (October 25, 1807 – January 27, 1848) was an American lawyer and politician. He was most notable for serving in the New York State Assembly in 1836 and New York State Attorney General from 1842 to 1845.