Samuel Ward King | |
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15th Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office May 2, 1839 – May 1, 1843 | |
Lieutenant Governor | Byron Diman |
Preceded by | William Sprague III |
Succeeded by | James Fenner |
Personal details | |
Born | Johnston, Rhode Island | May 23, 1786
Died | January 20, 1851 Providence, Rhode Island | (aged 64)
Resting place | King family plot, Johnston, RI |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse(s) | Catherine Latham Angell |
Profession | Physician |
Samuel Ward King (May 23, 1786 – January 20, 1851) was an American politician and physician. He was the 15th Governor of Rhode Island from 1839 to 1843. He was a member of the Whig Party.[1]