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William Paine Sheffield Sr.
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William Paine Sheffield (August 30, 1820 – June 2, 1907) was a United States representative and Senator from Rhode Island.
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William Paine Sheffield Sr. | |
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![]() Portrait of Sheffield taken by Mathew Brady | |
United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
In office November 19, 1884 – January 20, 1885 | |
Appointed by | Augustus O. Bourn |
Preceded by | Henry B. Anthony |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Chace |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Christopher Robinson |
Succeeded by | Thomas Jenckes |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1842–1845 1849–1853 1857–1861 1875–1884 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-08-30)August 30, 1820 New Shoreham, Rhode Island |
Died | June 2, 1907(1907-06-02) (aged 86) Newport, Rhode Island |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Harvard Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
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