John Sammon McKiernan was an American politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island from 1947 to 1950 and 1951–1956 and briefly the 62nd Governor of Rhode Island. Wikipedia
Born: October 15, 1911, Providence, RI
Died: March 9, 1997 (age 85 years), East Greenwich, RI
Party: Democratic Party
Education: Boston University, University of Notre Dame, and Boston University School of Law
Previous offices: Governor of Rhode Island (1950–1951) and Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island (1945–1957)
Lieutenant: Vacant