Robert B. Cranston | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Henry Y. Cranston |
Succeeded by | George G. King |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | William Sprague III |
Succeeded by | District Inactive |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1843–1847 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Newport, Rhode Island | January 14, 1791
Died | January 27, 1873 Newport, Rhode Island | (aged 82)
Resting place | Island Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Whig |
Robert Bennie Cranston (January 14, 1791 – January 27, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, brother of Henry Young Cranston.