Background
Anthony, Henry Bowen was born on April 1, 1815 in Coventry, Rhode Island, United States. Son of William and Eliza (Greene) Anthony.
governor of Rhode Island senator
Anthony, Henry Bowen was born on April 1, 1815 in Coventry, Rhode Island, United States. Son of William and Eliza (Greene) Anthony.
Graduate Brown University, 1833.
Editor Providence (Rhode Island) Journal, 1838-1859. Governor Rhode Island, 1849-1851. Member United States Senate from Rhode Island, 1859-1884, member committee naval affairs, 1863-1884, president pro tem, 1869-1870, 71, member committees mines and mining, post offices, Chairman of Commission public printing.
Bequeathed 6,000 volumes to Brown U. (known as Harris Collection of America Poetry).
Member United States Senate from Rhode Island, 1859-1884, member Member committees
Married Sarah Aborn, October 16, 1837.