Oscar Rathbun

One of Rhode Island's leading businessmen and civic leaders, Oscar Rathbun served two years in the state senate and two years as Rhode Island's lieutenant governor, the highest state office ever held by a member of his family. Oscar Jenckes Rathbun was born. March 12, 1832, in Woonsocket, R.I..

Educated at Worcester and New York.

President of the Woonsocket and Pascoag Railroad Company, the Citizens National Bank of Woonsocket, Woonsocket Street Railway Company and the Household Sewing Machine Company of Providence.

Married Rachel Farnum Harris on 24 Oct 1860

Organized a troop of cavalry in Woonsocket during the Civil War, and served as its Colonel.

Elected to the R.I. State Senate in 1880, elected Lt. Governor of R.I. in 1882.

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