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Alfred Henry Littlefield
Alfred Henry Littlefield (April 2, 1829 – December 21, 1893) was an American businessman and politician. He was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and the Rhode Island Senate, and was the Governor of Rhode Island, 35th Governor of Rhode Island. Early life Littlefield was born in Scituate, Rhode Island, Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island, on April 12, 1829. In 1831, his family moved to Warwick, Rhode Island, where he attended the common schools. He worked at a dry goods store in Central Falls, Rhode Island, before working at the Littlefield Manufacturing Company. He became a partner in the company, eventually serving as president. He helped found the Pawtucket Hair Cloth Company in 1861 with his brother Daniel Littlefield, Daniel, and served as director until his death. In 1864, he served as the division inspector of the Rhode Island Army National Guard, Rhode Island Militia, and was promoted to colonel. He served in the militia for five years. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Rhode Island
The governor of Rhode Island is the head of government The head of government is the highest or the second-highest official in the executive branch of a sovereign state, a federated state, or a self-governing colony, autonomous region, or other government who often presides over a cabinet, a gro ... of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and serves as commander-in-chief of the state's Rhode Island Army National Guard, Army National Guard and Rhode Island Air National Guard, Air National Guard. The current governor is Democratic Party (United States), Democrat Dan McKee. In their capacity as commander of the national guard, the governor of Rhode Island also has the title of captain general. Qualifications The following are the requirements to be elected Governor of Rhode Island: *Be at least eighteen years of age *Be a resident of the State of Rhode Island for at least thirty days *Be a registered voter in Rhode Island Constitutional authority and responsibilities Section I, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
