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Henry Smith

Henry Smith served as Governor of Rhode Island.

  • Rhode Island
  • Former
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Role Governor

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Rhode Island

Representing constituents across the Rhode Island delegation.

Service period 1805-1806

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

HENRY SMITH was born in Providence, Rhode Island. As President of the Rhode Island Senate, he became acting governor upon the death of Arthur Fenner. He relinquished the office to the Lieutenant Governor less than one year later.

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