John Henry Stiness

Background

Stiness, John Henry was born on August 9, 1840 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Philip Bessom and Mary (Marsh) Stiness.

Education

Entered Brown University, 1857 (Master of Arts, by special vote, 1876, Doctor of Laws, 1893).

Career

Admitted to bar, 1865, and practiced at Providence. Member, Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1874-1875. The American Association Foreign Justice, 1875-1900, chief justice, 1900-1904, Supreme Court of the Rhode Island.

Achievements

• John Henry Stiness has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of commission on uniform legislation, 1896-1907. Member standing committee P.E. Diocese of Rhode Island.

Connections

Married Maria East. Williams, November 19, 1868.

Father:

Philip Bessom Stiness

Mother:

Mary (Marsh) Stiness

Spouse:

Maria East. Williams