Background
Bliss was born in Johnston, Rhode Island on January 10, 1867. He was the son of Medal of Honor recipient Major General Zenas Bliss and his wife Martha Nancy (Work) Bliss.
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Zenas Work Bliss
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Zenas Work Bliss, American lieutenant governor, state representative, commissioner. Member commission revising revenue laws Rhode Island, 1909-1912,; member of the board of trustees William H. Hall Free Public Library, Edgeworth, Rhode Island; Member Military Order Loyal Legion, American Economics Association, American Political Science Association; Mason (32°).
Education
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1889. Honorary Master of Arts, Brown University, 1916. Doctor of Science, Rhode Island State College, 1919.
Career
1 son, Zenas Randall. Engaged in engineering work, 1889-1896. Member Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1903-1909, Chairman of Commission on finance, 1904-1909.
Deputy speaker 1909.
Lieutenant governor of Rhode Island, 1910-1912. Chairman State Tax Commission, 1912-1935. Chairman Ways and Means Commission, 1935.
Chairman commission to investigate affairs Rhode Island County 1918-1919.
Receiver, representing State Rhode Island, Rhode Island Company, 1921-1923. President United Electric Rys.
Company, 1923, treasurer, since 1928, also director Receiver Interstate Consolidated Saint Railway Company.
Member board directors Morris Plan Company of Rhode Island.
Director Roger Williams Savings Fund and Loan Association. Receiver Manville Jenckes Company, 1931-1933. Treasurer Woonsocket Rayon Company, 1931-1935.
Treasurer Manville Jenckes Corporation, 1933-1935.
A.d.c., rank of colonel, staff of governor of Rhode Island, 1905-1906.
Achievements
Membership
Member commission revising revenue laws Rhode Island, 1909-1912. Member of the board of trustees William H. Hall Free Public Library, Edgeworth, Rhode Island. Member Military Order Loyal Legion, American Economics Association, American Political Science Association.
Mason (32°).
Clubs: University, Providence Economic (president 1926-1929), Turks Head, Atlantic Tuna (president 1922-1925).
Connections
Married Lydia Collins Kelly, October 26, 1892.
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Resting place
Buried Providence. -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Unitarian -
Political Party
Republican party
Education
Awards
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Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.