Background
Ditson, George Leighton was born on August 5, 1812 in Westford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William and Mary (Leighton) Ditson.
Ditson, George Leighton was born on August 5, 1812 in Westford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William and Mary (Leighton) Ditson.
Attended U. Vermont, 1863-1864.
Travelled abroad because of health for 2 years. American consul at Neuvitas (Cuba) under Presidents Tyler and Polk. Teacher English, Puerto-Principe, Cuba, 1842-1843.
Author: The Para Papers on France, Egypt and Ethiopia, 1858.
The Crescent and French Crusaders, 1859. (novels) Crimora, or Love’s Cross, 1852.
The Federati of Iataly, 1871.
Married Oralie Bartlett, 1860.