Background
Lothrop, George Van Ness was born on August 8, 1817 in Easton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Howard and Sally Williams) Lothrop.
Lothrop, George Van Ness was born on August 8, 1817 in Easton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Howard and Sally Williams) Lothrop.
Graduate Brown U., 1838, honorary Doctor of Laws, 1863.
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1843. Manager Detroit Young Men’s Society, 1844. Attorney general Michigan, 1848-1851.
Recorder Detroit, 1853. General counsel Michigan Central Railroad Company, 1854-1880. Delegate National Democratic Convention, Charlestown, South Carolina., 1860.
Member Michigan Constitutional Convention, 1867. President Detroit Bar Association, 1879-1896. United States minister to Russia, 1885-1888.
Member Michigan Constitutional Convention, 1867.
Married Almira Strong, May 13, 1847, 7 children.