George Folsom
George Folsom | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Chargé d'affaires to the Netherlands | |
| In office 1850–1853 | |
| Preceded by | Auguste Davezac |
| Succeeded by | August Belmont |
| Member of the New York State Senate First District (Class 2) | |
| In office 1845–1847 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Scott |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1802 Kennebunk, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | March 27, 1869 (aged 66) Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Spouse |
Margaret Cornelia Winthrop
(m. 1839; died 1863) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Phillips Exeter Academy |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
George Folsom (May 23, 1802 – March 27, 1869) was an American lawyer, historian, librarian, diplomat and senator from New York.