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Adin B. Capron
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1911 |
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| Preceded by | Warren O. Arnold |
| Succeeded by | George H. Utter |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office 1887–1892 |
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| Born | January 9, 1841 Mendon, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 17, 1911 (aged 70) Stillwater, Providence County, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery Providence, Rhode Island |
| Citizenship | US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Irene Ballou Phebe Almira Mowry |
| Children | Helen Mowry Capron John Mowry Capon Adin Mowry Capon Almira Mowry Capron |
| Parents | Carlile Willis Capron Abigail (Bates) Capron |
| Alma mater | Westbrook Seminary |
| Profession | Miller Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United StatesUnion |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank |  Brevet Major |
| Unit | 2nd Rhode Island Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Adin Ballou Capron was an important person from Rhode Island. He was born on January 9, 1841, and passed away on March 17, 1911. He worked as a miller, which means he processed grain. He also served as a soldier in the American Civil War. Later, he became a politician and was a member of the United States House of Representatives.
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Adin Capron's Early Life and Military Service
Adin Capron was born in Mendon, Massachusetts. He went to Woonsocket High School and then to Westbrook Seminary in Maine. After his schooling, he moved to Stillwater, Rhode Island. There, he started a business milling grain.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Adin Capron joined the army. In May 1861, he became a sergeant in the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry. He quickly moved up in rank. By July 1861, he was a Sergeant Major. In September 1861, he became a lieutenant.
He worked in the Signal Corps, which sent messages during the war. He stayed in the army until the war ended. He was promoted to first lieutenant in 1863. Later, he earned the special titles of captain and major by "brevet." This means he was recognized for his bravery and service.
Adin Capron's Political Career
After the war, Capron entered politics. From 1887 to 1892, he was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. This is like the state's law-making group. He even served as the Speaker of the House in 1891 and 1892. This means he was the leader of the state's House of Representatives.
Serving in Congress
In 1897, Capron was elected to the United States Congress. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in Congress for many years, from March 4, 1897, to March 3, 1911. He decided not to run for re-election in 1910.
After leaving Congress, he went back to his milling business in Stillwater. He passed away there on March 17, 1911. He was buried in Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, Rhode Island.
Adin Capron's Family Life
Adin Capron's parents were Carlile Willis Capron and Abigail (Bates) Capron. He was married twice. His first wife was Irene Ballou, whom he married in August 1868. Sadly, she passed away just ten months later.
In April 1874, Capron married Phebe Almira Mowry. They had four children together:
- Helen Mowry Capron
- John Mowry Capon
- Adin Mowry Capon
- Almira Mowry Capron
