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Henry J. Spooner
Henry Joshua Spooner (August 6, 1839 – February 9, 1918), was a United States representative from Rhode Island. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Spooner attended the common schools and graduated from Brown University in 1860. During his undergraduate career Spooner became a member of Theta Delta Chi. After graduation, he studied law before entering the Union Army in 1862 as second lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry. He served in the Army of the Potomac and the Army of the James, mostly in the XVIII Corps. Law career After the end of the Civil War, Spooner was admitted to the bar in 1865 and commenced practice in Providence. In 1847, Spooner joined future Providence mayor Augustus S. Miller in partnership in a law firm, which later included Arthur J. Brown. Political career He became the commander of the department of Rhode Island, Grand Army of the Republic, in 1877, before joining the political ranks as member of the Rhode Island Hous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District
Rhode Island's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It includes all of Bristol and Newport counties, along with parts of Providence County, including most of the city of Providence. The district is currently represented by Democrat David Cicilline. In 2010, it was the least populous congressional district in the country. History and composition Bristol County: Barrington, Bristol, and Warren. Newport County: Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. Providence County: Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence (part), Smithfield, and Woonsocket. Voter registration Recent results from statewide elections List of members representing the district Election history 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 Historical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
