Benjamin Howland
Former United States Senator
Benjamin Howland was a United States senator from Rhode Island. Born in Tiverton, he attended the common schools, engaged in agricultural pursuits, was collector of taxes in 1801, town auditor in 1802, and town moderator in 1805. Wikipedia
Born: July 27, 1755, Tiverton, RI
Died: May 1, 1821 (age 65 years), Tiverton, RI
Party: Democratic-Republican Party
Grandparents: Sarah Brown and Benjamin Howland
Great-grandparents: William White, Elizabeth White, and Daniel Howland
Previous offices: Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives (1810–1810) and Senator, RI (1804–1809)
Parents: Ruth Devol and Wanton Howland