Byron Diman

Byron Diman (August 5, 1795 – August 1, 1865) was an American politician who served as 19th Governor of Rhode Island.

Byron Diman
19th Governor of Rhode Island
In office May 6, 1846 – May 4, 1847
Preceded by	Charles Jackson
Succeeded by	Elisha Harris
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
In office 1843–1846
Governor	James Fenner Charles Jackson
Preceded by	Joseph Childs
Succeeded by	Nathanael Bullock
In office 1840–1842
Governor	Samuel Ward King
Preceded by	Joseph Childs
Succeeded by	Nathanael Bullock
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
Personal details
Born	(1795-08-05)August 5, 1795 Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died	August 1, 1865(1865-08-01) (aged 69)
Resting place	Juniper Hill Cemetery, Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S.
Political party	Law and Order
Spouse(s)	Abigal Alden Wight, Elizabeth Ann Wood
Military service
Branch/service	Rhode Island Militia
Rank	Brigadier General

Diman was born in Bristol, Rhode Island on August 5, 1795. He worked in a counting-house for over two decades. He was then engaged in the whaling and mill businesses. He served in the Rhode Island Militia and later became Brigadier General. He became a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for many terms.

He became Lieutenant governor of Rhode Island for three years before winning election as the governor of Rhode Island. He was a Law and Order Party candidate. Although he didn't win the majority of votes, he was selected as the governor of the state by the General Assembly. He held the governor's office from May 6, 1846 to May 4, 1847.

He later served in the Rhode Island State Senate for three years serving under Governors James Fenner and Charles Jackson. He was also active in organizing the Republican Party in Bristol. He died on August 1, 1865 and was buried in Juniper Hill Cemetery.