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 by	James M. Hotchkiss
Succeeded by	Lucius 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 by	Carlos Coolidge, Norman Williams, Shubael Converse, George Johnson
Succeeded by	Charles S. Raymond, Warren C. French, Joseph D. Hatch, John Wilder
Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office 1860–1862
Preceded by	George F. Edmunds
Succeeded by	J. 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
Died	June 20, 1911(1911-06-20) (aged 95) Bethel, Vermont
Political party	Whig (before 1854) Republican (after 1854)
Profession	Attorney

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.