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William Gregory (Rhode Island)

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Preceded by
  
Elisha Dyer, Jr.

Profession
  
Mill owner

Resigned
  
December 16, 1901

Spouse(s)
  
Harriet Vaughan

Succeeded by
  
Charles D. Kimball


Political party
  
Republican

Party
  
Republican Party

Preceded by
  
Aram J. Pothier

Name
  
William Gregory

William Gregory (Rhode Island)

Born
  
August 3, 1849 Astoria, Queens (
1849-08-03
)

Resting place
  
Elm Grove Cemetery, North Kingstown

Role
  
Former Governor of Rhode Island

Died
  
December 16, 1901, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States

Previous office
  
Governor of Rhode Island (1900–1901)

Lieutenant governor
  
Charles D. Kimball

William Gregory (August 3, 1849 – December 16, 1901) was an American politician, the 46th Governor of Rhode Island.

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Early life

Gregory was born in Astoria, Long Island, New York on August 3, 1849. He attended high school in Westerly, Rhode Island, and became superintendent of a mill in Providence before he was 21.

Career

He had a successful career as the owner of wool mills in Wickford. He later served as President and Director of Wickford National Bank, Director of two Providence banks, and Chairman of the Board of State Charities and Corrections.

Political life

Gregory served as Lieutenant Governor for two terms (1898-1900), and then served as Governor for one full term, and had been re-elected for a second term at the time of his death, from May 29, 1900 to December 16, 1901. During his administration, the state constitution was amended to move the capital from Newport to Providence. The new marble State House was opened in Providence, and Gregory became the first governor to occupy it. Gregory was an active member of the Freemasons.

Personal life

In 1875 Gregory married Harriet Vaughan, daughter of Syria B. Vaughan, a merchant of Wickford. They had two children, Albert Winsor and Mary Louise.

Gregory was known to have suffered from Bright's disease for many years. He had been ill for "some time," but seemed to be recovering at the time of his death. He died on December 16, 1901, at his home in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, having recently won re-election to a second term of office.

References

William Gregory (Rhode Island) Wikipedia