Henry Smith (politician, 1766)

Henry Smith (born February 10, 1766 in Providence , Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations , † June 28, 1818 ) was an American politician and governor of the state of Rhode Island from 1805 to 1806 .

Career

Not much is known about Henry Smith. He was born in Providence and was a member of the so-called Country Party , a local party that was in opposition to the Federalist Party . In 1805 he was a member and president of the State Senate . In this capacity he fell to the post of Governor of Rhode Island in October 1805 after the death of Arthur Fenner and his Lieutenant Governor Paul Mumford . He held this office until May 7, 1806, when he passed it on to the new Lieutenant Governor Isaac Wilbur , who became the incumbent governor. After the end of his brief tenure, Smith disappeared from the public spotlight. He died on June 28, 1818.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 4, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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personal data
SURNAME	Smith, Henry
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	February 10, 1766
PLACE OF BIRTH	Providence , Rhode Island
DATE OF DEATH	June 28, 1818