Gregory was born in Astoria, Long Island, New York on August 3, 1849. He attended high school in Westerly, Rhode Island, and became superintendent of a mill in Providence before he was 21.[1]
Careeredit
Before entering politics, Gregory was as a wool mill owner in Wickford.[1] He later served as president and Director of Wickford National Bank, Director of two Providence banks, and Chairman of the Board of State Charities and Corrections.
Political lifeedit
Gregory served as Lieutenant Governor for two terms (1898-1900), and then served as Governor for one full term, and had been re-elected for a second term at the time of his death,[1] from May 29, 1900 to December 16, 1901. During his administration, the state constitution was amended to move the capital from Newport to Providence. The new marble State House was opened in Providence, and Gregory became the first governor to occupy it. Gregory was an active member of the Freemasons.[2]
Personal lifeedit
In 1875 Gregory married Harriet Vaughan, daughter of Syria B. Vaughan, a merchant of Wickford.[1] They had two children, Albert Winsor and Mary Louise.[1]
Gregory was known to have suffered from Bright's disease for many years.[1] He had been ill for "some time," but seemed to be recovering at the time of his death.[1] He died on December 16, 1901, at his home in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, having recently won re-election to a second term of office.[1]
Notesedit
^ abcdefgh"Rhode Island's Governor William Gregory Passed Away at His Home in North Kingstown". Newport, Rhode Island. Newport Mercury. 21 December 1901. p. 1. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
^The Political Graveyard: Freemasons, politicians, Rhode Island at politicalgraveyard.com
Sourcesedit
Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN0-313-28093-2
william, gregory, rhode, island, governor, william, gregory, august, 1849, december, 1901, american, politician, served, 46th, governor, rhode, island, william, gregory46th, governor, rhode, islandin, office, 1900, december, 1901lieutenantcharles, kimballprece. William Gregory August 3 1849 December 16 1901 was an American politician who served as the 46th Governor of Rhode Island William Gregory46th Governor of Rhode IslandIn office May 29 1900 December 16 1901LieutenantCharles KimballPreceded byElisha Dyer Jr Succeeded byCharles D KimballLieutenant Governor of Rhode IslandIn office 1898 1900Preceded byAram J PothierSucceeded byCharles KimballPersonal detailsBorn 1849 08 03 August 3 1849Astoria QueensDiedDecember 16 1901 1901 12 16 aged 52 North Kingstown Rhode IslandPolitical partyRepublicanSpouseHarriet Vaughan Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Political life 4 Personal life 5 Notes 6 Sources 7 External linksEarly life editGregory was born in Astoria Long Island New York on August 3 1849 He attended high school in Westerly Rhode Island and became superintendent of a mill in Providence before he was 21 1 Career editBefore entering politics Gregory was as a wool mill owner in Wickford 1 He later served as president and Director of Wickford National Bank Director of two Providence banks and Chairman of the Board of State Charities and Corrections Political life editGregory served as Lieutenant Governor for two terms 1898 1900 and then served as Governor for one full term and had been re elected for a second term at the time of his death 1 from May 29 1900 to December 16 1901 During his administration the state constitution was amended to move the capital from Newport to Providence The new marble State House was opened in Providence and Gregory became the first governor to occupy it Gregory was an active member of the Freemasons 2 Personal life editIn 1875 Gregory married Harriet Vaughan daughter of Syria B Vaughan a merchant of Wickford 1 They had two children Albert Winsor and Mary Louise 1 Gregory was known to have suffered from Bright s disease for many years 1 He had been ill for some time but seemed to be recovering at the time of his death 1 He died on December 16 1901 at his home in North Kingstown Rhode Island having recently won re election to a second term of office 1 Notes edit a b c d e f g h Rhode Island s Governor William Gregory Passed Away at His Home in North Kingstown Newport Rhode Island Newport Mercury 21 December 1901 p 1 Retrieved 17 April 2015 The Political Graveyard Freemasons politicians Rhode Island at politicalgraveyard comSources editSobel Robert and John Raimo Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1789 1978 Greenwood Press 1988 ISBN 0 313 28093 2External links editWilliam Gregory at Find a GraveParty political officesPreceded byElisha Dyer Jr Republican nominee for Governor of Rhode Island1900 1901 Succeeded byCharles D KimballPolitical officesPreceded byElisha Dyer Jr Governor of Rhode Island1900 1901 Succeeded byCharles D Kimball Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title William Gregory Rhode Island governor amp oldid 1186096508, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
