Henry Y. Cranston
Former United States Representative
Henry Young Cranston was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, brother of Robert B. Cranston.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Cranston attended the public schools.
He engaged in mercantile pursuits in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Wikipedia
Born: October 9, 1789, Newport, RI
Died: February 12, 1864 (age 74 years), Newport, RI
Party: Whig Party
Previous offices: Representative (1843–1847) and Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives (1827–1843)