Robert B. Cranston

This article is about the American politician. For the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, see Robert Cranston (Scottish politician).

Robert B. Cranston
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island
In office
March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded byHenry Y. Cranston
Succeeded byGeorge G. King
Constituency1st district
In office
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843
Preceded byWilliam Sprague III
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
ConstituencyAt-large district
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office
1843–1847
Personal details
Born(1791-01-14)January 14, 1791
Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 1873(1873-01-27) (aged 82)
Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Resting placeIsland Cemetery
PartyWhig
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Robert Bennie Cranston (January 14, 1791 – January 27, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, brother of Henry Young Cranston.

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