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
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office 1807–1808
Personal details
Born	(1759-03-20)March 20, 1759 Newport, Rhode Island
Died	June 4, 1809(1809-06-04) (aged 50) 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 3, 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

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