Samuel Ward King
Samuel Ward King | |
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| 15th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 2, 1839 – May 1, 1843 | |
| Lieutenant Governor | Byron Diman |
| Preceded by | William Sprague III |
| Succeeded by | James Fenner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1786 Johnston, Rhode Island |
| Died | January 20, 1851 (aged 64) Providence, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | King family plot, Johnston, RI |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Latham Angell |
| Profession | Physician |
Samuel Ward King (May 23, 1786 – January 20, 1851) was an American politician and physician. He was the 15th Governor of Rhode Island from 1839 to 1843. He was a member of the Whig Party.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Rhode Island Governor Samuel King". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on April 4, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
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