George V. N. Lothrop
| George Van Ness Lothrop | |
|---|---|
| Michigan Attorney General | |
| In office 1848–1851 | |
| Governor | Epaphroditus Ransom John S. Barry | 
| Preceded by | Edward Mundy | 
| Succeeded by | William Hale | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1817 Easton, Massachusetts | 
| Died | July 12, 1897 (aged 79) Detroit, Michigan | 
| Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit | 
| Nationality | American | 
| Political party | Democrat | 
| Relatives | Edwin H. Lothrop, brother | 
| Alma mater | Brown University | 
George Van Ness Lothrop (August 8, 1817 – July 12, 1897) was a politician in the U.S. state of Michigan, serving as the seventh Michigan Attorney General from 1848 until 1851 and US ambassador to Russia.