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  Arnold, Lemuel H.
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NameLemuel H. Arnold
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Wakefield, Rhode Island , United States
EmailNone
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Born January 29, 1792
DiedJuly 27, 1852 (60 years)
ContributorThomas Walker
Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Mar 04, 2024 01:40am
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InfoARNOLD, Lemuel Hastings, (son of Jonathan Arnold and great-great-uncle of Theodore Francis Green), a Representative from Rhode Island; born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., January 29, 1792; was graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., in 1811; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1814 and commenced practice in Providence, R.I.; engaged in manufacturing and mercantile pursuits in 1821; member of the State house of representatives, 1826-1831; Governor of Rhode Island in 1831 and 1832; member of the executive council during the Dorr Rebellion in 1842 and 1843; unsuccessful candidate for United States Senator in 1845; elected as a Whig to the Twenty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1845-March 3, 1847); was not a candidate for renomination in 1846; moved to South Kingstown, R.I. in 1847 and continued the practice of law until his death on June 27, 1852; interment in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, R.I.

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  04/07/1847 RI - Western District Lost 9.87% (-34.48%)
  04/02/1845 RI - Western District Won 51.04% (+3.30%)
  04/03/1833 RI Governor Lost 44.97% (-10.01%)
  11/21/1832 RI Governor - Run-off Won 47.78% (+9.52%)
  08/28/1832 RI Governor - Run-off Won 45.39% (+5.14%)
  07/18/1832 RI Governor - Run-off Won 46.43% (+6.48%)
  05/16/1832 RI Governor - Run-off Won 47.55% (+5.30%)
  04/04/1832 RI Governor Won 48.42% (+7.80%)
  04/06/1831 RI Governor Won 56.71% (+13.55%)
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