John Brown Francis | |
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| United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
| In office January 25, 1844 – March 3, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | William Sprague III |
| Succeeded by | Albert C. Greene |
| 13th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 1, 1833 – May 2, 1838 | |
| Lieutenant | Jeffrey Hazard George Engs Jeffrey Hazard Benjamin B. Thurston |
| Preceded by | Lemuel H. Arnold |
| Succeeded by | William Sprague III |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
| In office 1831 1842 1845–1856 | |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office 1821–1829 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1791 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 1864 (aged 73) Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Resting place | North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig Law and Order |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Carter Brown Elizabeth Francis Harrison |
| Profession | Politician, Manufacturer |
John Brown Francis (May 31, 1791 – August 9, 1864) was a governor and United States Senator from Rhode Island.[1][2]
- ^ "FRANCIS, John Brown - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ^ "Guide to the Francis Family Papers 1783-1901 (bulk 1783-1838)" (PDF). library.brown.edu. Rhode Island Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2017.