Henry Augustus Stearns | |
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Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office 1891–1892 | |
Governor | Herbert W. Ladd |
Preceded by | William T.C. Wardwell |
Succeeded by | Melville Bull |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1878–1881 1887–1888 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Billerica, Massachusetts | October 23, 1825
Died | October 11, 1910 | (aged 84)
Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kate Falconer |
Children | Justice Charles Falconer Stearns |
Residence | Central Falls, Rhode Island |
Education | Phillips Academy |
Occupation | Industrialist |
Henry Augustus Stearns (October 23, 1825 – October 8, 1910) brought steam laundry to California,[1] was a cotton wadding mill owner in Rhode Island, and a Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island.