Background
Francis, John Brown was born on May 31, 1791 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Abby (Brown) Francis.
senator governor of Rhode Island
Francis, John Brown was born on May 31, 1791 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Abby (Brown) Francis.
Graduate Brown U., 1808. Attended Litchfield (Connecticut) Law School.
Member Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1821-1829, Rhode Island Senate, 1831-1832, 42-43, 45-56. Governor Rhode Island, 1833-1838. Member United States Senate from Rhode Island, 1844-1845.
Life member Rhode Island Society for Encouragement Domestic Industry. Treasurer, vice president Rhode Island History Society. Trustee Brown U., 1828-1857, chancellor, 1841-1854.
Member Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1821-1829, Rhode Island Senate, 1831-1832, 42-43, 45-56. Member United States Senate from Rhode Island, 1844-1845.
Married Anne Brown, June 18, 1822. Married second, Elizabeth Harrison, May 22, 1832.