William Gregory (Rhode Island governor)
William Gregory | |
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Elisha Dyer, Jr. | |
Succeeded by | Charles D. Kimball |
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office 1898–1900 | |
Preceded by | Aram J. Pothier |
Succeeded by | Charles Kimball |
Personal details | |
Born | Astoria, Queens | August 3, 1849
Died | December 16, 1901 North Kingstown, Rhode Island | (aged 52)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Harriet Vaughan |
William Gregory (August 3, 1849 – December 16, 1901) was an American politician who served as the 46th Governor of Rhode Island.
Early life
Gregory was born in Astoria, Long Island, New York on August 3, 1849. He attended high school in Westerly, Rhode Island, and became superintendent of a mill in Providence before he was 21.[1]
Career
Before entering politics, Gregory was as a wool mill owner in Wickford.[1] He later served as president and Director of Wickford National Bank, Director of two Providence banks, and Chairman of the Board of State Charities and Corrections.
Political life
Gregory served as
Personal life
In 1875 Gregory married Harriet Vaughan, daughter of Syria B. Vaughan, a merchant of Wickford.[1] They had two children, Albert Winsor and Mary Louise.[1]
Gregory was known to have suffered from Bright's disease for many years.[1] He had been ill for "some time," but seemed to be recovering at the time of his death.[1] He died on December 16, 1901, at his home in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, having recently won re-election to a second term of office.[1]
Notes
Sources
- Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2