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Gen Benjamin Howland

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Gen Benjamin Howland

Birth
Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Death
1 May 1821 (aged 65)
Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
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Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA Add to Map
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US Senator. First engaged in farming, Howland's career in public affairs began in 1801 as collector of taxes in Tiverton, Rhode Island. In 1802 he became town auditor. Howland was elected to the United States Senate in 1804, serving until 1809. He was subsequently elected a member of Rhode Island's State Legislature in 1810. He served as a general in the Rhode Island State Militia during the War of 1812.
US Senator. First engaged in farming, Howland's career in public affairs began in 1801 as collector of taxes in Tiverton, Rhode Island. In 1802 he became town auditor. Howland was elected to the United States Senate in 1804, serving until 1809. He was subsequently elected a member of Rhode Island's State Legislature in 1810. He served as a general in the Rhode Island State Militia during the War of 1812.

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  • Added: Feb 24, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34159665/benjamin-howland: accessed ), memorial page for Gen Benjamin Howland (27 Jul 1755–1 May 1821), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34159665, citing Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.