Grafton Kenyon | |
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Member of the Rhode Island Senate from South Kingstown | |
In office January 2, 1917 – 1919 | |
Preceded by | Rowland Hazard III |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from South Kingstown | |
In office 1913–1915 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Grafton Irving Kenyon March 18, 1882 South Kingstown, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | January 16, 1960 South Kingstown, Rhode Island, U.S. | (aged 77)
Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Wakefield, Rhode Island |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Burdett College (no degree) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Rhode Island State Guard |
Years of service | 1916–1919 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | South Kingstown, Second Company |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Grafton Irving Kenyon (March 18, 1882 – January 16, 1960) was an American businessman, politician, and military officer from South Kingstown, Rhode Island, who served as a member of both the Rhode Island House of Representatives and the Rhode Island Senate. Kenyon was the first Scoutmaster in Rhode Island, serving as the first Scoutmaster of Troop 1, Wakefield, the oldest Boy Scout Troop in the state.