Background
Metcalf, Jesse Houghton was born on November 16, 1860 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Jesse and Helen A. (Rowe) Metcalf.
Metcalf, Jesse Houghton was born on November 16, 1860 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Jesse and Helen A. (Rowe) Metcalf.
Private schools and Yorkshire College, England.
Agent Wanskuck Mills, 1885-1913, president since 1913. Director Providence Washington Insurance Company. Member Rhode Island House of Republican, 1907.
Elected member United States Senate, 1924, reelected 1930, for term ending 1937.
Member Rhode Island House of Republican, 1907. Member Providence Chamber Commerce. Trustee Brown U.; Clubs: New York Yacht, Union League (New York).
Spouse Louise D. Sharpe of Providence. Director Providence-Washington Private Schools. Yorkshire College, EngIns.