Francis Malbone

Francis Malbone Jr.
United States Senator fromRhode Island
In office March 4, 1809 – June 4, 1809
Preceded by	Benjamin Howland
Succeeded by	Christopher G. Champlin
Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromRhode Island'sAt-largedistrict
In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1797
Preceded by	Seat added
Succeeded by	Thomas Tillinghast
Member of theRhode Island House of Representatives
In office 1807–1808
Personal details
Born	(1759-03-20)March 20, 1759 Newport,Rhode Island Colony,British America
Died	June 4, 1809(1809-06-04)(aged 50) Washington, D.C.,U.S.
Political party	Federalist

Francis Malbone Jr.(March 20, 1759 – June 4, 1809) was an American merchant fromNewport, Rhode Island.His father, Francis Sr., and his uncle, Evan, were active in the slave trade in Rhode Island. He held the rank of captain in the Rhode Island Militia and served as the commanding officer of theArtillery Company of Newportfrom 1792 until his death.

He representedRhode Islandin theU.S. Housefrom March 4, 1793, until March 3, 1797, and served briefly as aFederalistin theUnited States Senatefrom March 4, 1809, to his death three months later.

He died on the steps of theCapitol buildinginWashington, D.C.,and is buried in theCongressional Cemeteryin that city.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

External links

• United States Congress."Francis Malbone (id: M000076)".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.