Robert B. Cranston

Robert B. Cranston
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded byHenry Y. Cranston
Succeeded byGeorge 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 byWilliam Sprague III
Succeeded byDistrict Inactive
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office
1843–1847
Personal details
Born(1791-01-14)January 14, 1791
Newport, Rhode Island
DiedJanuary 27, 1873(1873-01-27) (aged 82)
Newport, Rhode Island
Resting placeIsland Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
Political partyWhig

Robert Bennie Cranston (January 14, 1791 – January 27, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, brother of Henry Young Cranston.