Arthur W. Dennis (jan 1, 1905 – dec 31, 1909)

Description:

Providence, Rhode Island

Dates of Service: January 1905-1909

Date of Birth: April 11, 1846

Birth Place: Providence

Education: Providence Public Schools

Military Service: Clerk of Enrolling Board (Oregon, 1863), Deputy Provost Marshall (Oregon, 1864-1865) Civil War

Occupation: Manufacturer

Other Offices: Providence School Committee; Common Council (3 years, President 1888-1889); Board of Aldermen (1890); Speaker (1906-); Lt. Governor (January 1909 - January 1910)

Affiliations: Vice-president of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Master, What Cheer Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; High priest of Providence chapter, Royal Arch Masons and was past eminent commander of Calvary Commandery, Knights Templar. He was a member of the Pomham and West Side clubs.

Other Information: Interests included historical research, and he had a valuable collection of early Colonial relics and furniture.