Robert B. Cranston

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

This article is about the American politician. For the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, see Robert Cranston (Scottish politician).
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

Biography

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Cranston attended the public schools. He was employed in the collection of internal revenue 1812–1815. Sheriff of Newport County 1818–1827. Postmaster of Newport in 1827.

Cranston was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fifth, Twenty-sixth, and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843). He served as member of the State house of representatives 1843–1847, and served one year as speaker. He served in the State senate.

Cranston was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849). He was elected the first mayor of Newport on June 9, 1853. He resigned the same day. He served as presidential elector on the Republican ticket in 1864. He died in Newport, Rhode Island, January 27, 1873. He was interred in the Island Cemetery in Newport.

Sources
  • United States Congress. "Robert B. Cranston (id: C000879)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
William Sprague III		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's at-large congressional district
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843		 Succeeded by
District inactive
Preceded by
Henry Y. Cranston		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's 1st congressional district
March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849		 Succeeded by
George G. King
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