William Gregory (jan 1, 1888 – dec 31, 1891)

Description:

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Dates of Service: 1888-1892

Date of Birth: August 3, 1849

Birth Place: Astoria, Queens, New York

Education: Attended High School in Westerly, Rhode Island

Occupation: Owner, Wool Mill; President and Director, Wickford National Bank; Director of two Providence banks; Chairman, Board of State Charities and Corrections

Other Offices: Lt. Governor of Rhode Island (1898–1900); 46th Governor of Rhode Island (May 29, 1900 – December 16, 1901)

Affiliations: Member, Freemasons

Other Information: 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.