Historical Profile
Henry Anthony is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Henry Anthony
Former U.S. Senator for Rhode Island
Biography
Henry Anthony (died 1884) was an American politician who represented Rhode Island in the United States Senate from December 1859 to September 1884, during the 36th–48th Congresses. Anthony served as a Republican. Anthony died in office on September 2, 1884.
Key Information
- Full Name: Henry Bowen Anthony
- Died: September 2, 1884
- Term Started: December 3, 1883
- Term Ended: September 2, 1884
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 5, 1859 – Dec 4, 1865 36th–39th Congresses Republican Rhode Island
- Dec 4, 1865 – Mar 4, 1871 39th–41st Congresses Republican Rhode Island
- Mar 4, 1871 – Oct 15, 1877 42nd–45th Congresses Republican Rhode Island
- Oct 15, 1877 – Dec 3, 1883 45th–48th Congresses Republican Rhode Island
- Dec 3, 1883 – Sep 2, 1884 48th Congress Republican Rhode Island
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Rhode Island
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Anthony's service:
- James Simmons (RI) 1859–1862
- Samuel Arnold (RI) 1862–1863
- William Sprague (RI) 1863–1875
- Ambrose Burnside (RI) 1875–1881
- Nelson Aldrich (RI) 1881–1884