William Paine Sheffield Sr. | |
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 Portrait of Sheffield taken by Mathew Brady | |
| United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
| In office November 19, 1884 – January 20, 1885 | |
| Appointed by | Augustus O. Bourn |
| Preceded by | Henry B. Anthony |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Chace |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Jenckes |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office 1842–1845 1849–1853 1857–1861 1875–1884 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1820 New Shoreham, Rhode Island |
| Died | June 2, 1907 (aged 86) Newport, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Harvard Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
William Paine Sheffield (August 30, 1820 – June 2, 1907) was a United States representative and Senator from Rhode Island.