Background
Higgins, James Henry was born on January 22, 1876 in Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Thomas F. and Elizabeth Ann (Mather) Higgins.
Higgins, James Henry was born on January 22, 1876 in Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Thomas F. and Elizabeth Ann (Mather) Higgins.
Bachelor of Arts, Brown University, 1898. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, Washington, 1900. Admitted to bar, 1900.
Rhode Island Legislature, 1902. Mayor Pawtucket, 1903-1906. Governor of Rhode Island, 1907-1908, 1908-1909.
Member Rhode Island Legislature, 1902.
Married Ellen F. Maguire, November 17, 1908. Children: James H., John T. Member.