Elisha Harris
Elisha Harris (September 8, 1791 – February 1, 1861) of Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, was Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, 1846–47 serving under Governor Byron Diman and the 20th Governor of Rhode Island 1847–49.
Elisha Harris | |
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Official State House portrait by James Sullivan Lincoln | |
| 20th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 4, 1847 – May 1, 1849 | |
| Lieutenant Governor | Edward W. Lawton |
| Preceded by | Byron Diman |
| Succeeded by | Henry B. Anthony |
| Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 6, 1846 – May 4, 1847 | |
| Governor | Byron Diman |
| Preceded by | Byron Diman |
| Succeeded by | Edward W. Lawton |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1791 Cranston, Rhode Island |
| Died | February 1, 1861 (aged 69) Coventry, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery in Coventry, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
| Profession | Mill Owner, Banker |
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