Francis Malbone

Francis Malbone
United States Senator from Rhode Island
In office March 4, 1809 – June 4, 1809
Preceded by	Benjamin Howland
Succeeded by	Christopher G. Champlin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's At-large district
In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1797
Preceded by	Seat added
Succeeded by	Thomas Tillinghast
Personal details
Born	(1759-03-20)March 20, 1759 Newport, Rhode Island
Died	Washington, D.C.
Political party	Federalist

Francis Malbone (March 20, 1759 – June 4, 1809) was an American merchant from Newport, Rhode Island. He held the rank of captain in the Rhode Island Militia and served as the commanding officer of the Artillery Company of Newport from 1792 until his death.

He represented Rhode Island in the U.S. House from March 4, 1793 until March 4, 1797 and served briefly as a Federalist in the United States Senate from March 4, 1809 to his death three months later.

He died on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. and is buried in the Congressional Cemetery in that city.

External links

• Francis Malbone at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States Senate
Preceded by Benjamin Howland	U.S. Senator (Class 1) from Rhode Island 1809 Served alongside: Elisha Mathewson	Succeeded by Christopher G. Champlin
United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Seat added	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's At-large district 1793—1797	Succeeded by Thomas Tillinghast

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