Rhode Island Governor. He became successful in a business career, as an owner several manufacturing companies, banks and other enterprises. He served as the Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor, (1846-47) and was elected as a Whig the 20th Rhode Island Governor, serving (1847-49). An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed his former business interests until his death.
Rhode Island Governor. He became successful in a business career, as an owner several manufacturing companies, banks and other enterprises. He served as the Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor, (1846-47) and was elected as a Whig the 20th Rhode Island Governor, serving (1847-49). An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed his former business interests until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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'He was widely esteemed for the wisdom of his counsel/His pure integrity and his Christian example/While the generous qualities of his heart greatly endeared him to his friends/He was often called to the discharge of important civi duties/Among them those of chief Executive of this state'
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