John Brown Francis
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"Senator Francis" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Francis (disambiguation).
John Brown Francis (May 31, 1791 – August 9, 1864) was a governor and United States Senator from Rhode Island.[1][2]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Rhode Island, Preceded by ...
John Brown Francis | |
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United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
In office January 25, 1844 – March 3, 1845 | |
Preceded by | William Sprague III |
Succeeded by | Albert C. Greene |
13th Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office May 1, 1833 – May 2, 1838 | |
Lieutenant | Jeffrey Hazard George Engs Jeffrey Hazard Benjamin B. Thurston |
Preceded by | Lemuel H. Arnold |
Succeeded by | William Sprague III |
Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
In office 1831 1842 1845–1856 | |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1821–1829 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1791-05-31)May 31, 1791 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 9, 1864(1864-08-09) (aged 73) Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Resting place | North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Political party | Whig Law and Order |
Spouse(s) | Anne Carter Brown Elizabeth Francis Harrison |
Profession | Politician, Manufacturer |
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