Byron Diman
Byron Diman (August 5, 1795 – August 1, 1865) was an American politician who served as 19th Governor of Rhode Island.
Byron Diman | |
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| 19th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 6, 1846 – May 4, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Elisha Harris |
| Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office 1843–1846 | |
| Governor | James Fenner Charles Jackson |
| Preceded by | Joseph Childs |
| Succeeded by | Nathanael Bullock |
| Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office 1840–1842 | |
| Governor | Samuel Ward King |
| Preceded by | Joseph Childs |
| Succeeded by | Nathanael Bullock |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1795 Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 1865 (aged 69) |
| Resting place | Juniper Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Law and Order party |
| Spouse(s) | Abigal Alden Wight, Elizabeth Ann Wood |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Rhode Island Militia |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
Diman was born in Bristol, Rhode Island on August 5, 1795. He worked in a counting-house for over two decades. He was then engaged in the whaling and mill businesses. He served in the Rhode Island Militia and later became Brigadier General. He became a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for many terms.
He became Lieutenant governor of Rhode Island for three years before winning election as the governor of Rhode Island. He was a Law and Order Party candidate. Although he didn't win the majority of votes, he was selected as the governor of the state by the General Assembly. He held the governor's office from May 6, 1846 to May 4, 1847.
He later serve in the state Senate for three years serving under Governors James Fenner and Charles Jackson. He was also active in organizing the Republican Party in Bristol, Rhode Island. He died on August 1, 1865 and was buried in Juniper Hill Cemetery.
Sources
- Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2
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| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by James Fenner |
Law and Order nominee for Governor of Rhode Island 1846 |
Succeeded by None |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Joseph Childs |
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island 1840–1842 |
Succeeded by Nathanael Bullock |
| Preceded by Nathanael Bullock |
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island 1843–1846 |
Succeeded by Elisha Harris |
| Preceded by Charles Jackson |
Governor of Rhode Island 1846–1847 |
Succeeded by Elisha Harris |
