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 | October 23, 1825 Billerica, Massachusetts |
| 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.