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Seth Padelford
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Official portrait in the Rhode Island State House by James Sullivan Lincoln
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| 31st Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 25, 1869 – May 27, 1873 |
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| Lieutenant | Pardon Stevens Charles Cutler |
| Preceded by | Ambrose Burnside |
| Succeeded by | Henry Howard |
| Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office 1863–1865 |
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| Governor | James Y. Smith |
| Preceded by | Samuel G. Arnold |
| Succeeded by | Duncan Pell |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
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| Born | October 3, 1807 Taunton, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 26, 1878 (aged 70) Providence, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
Seth Padelford (October 3, 1807 – August 26, 1878) was an important leader in Rhode Island. He served as the 31st Governor of Rhode Island from 1869 to 1873. Before becoming governor, he was also the Lieutenant Governor and worked in other local government roles.
Seth Padelford's Life and Work
Seth Padelford was born in Taunton, Massachusetts. When he was older, he worked as a grocer, selling food and household items. He also became involved in local government. He served on the City Council in Providence, Rhode Island. He was also part of the Providence School Committee, which helped manage the city's schools. Later, he served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Padelford was a Unitarian, which is a type of Christian faith. He was also a strong abolitionist. This means he believed that slavery should be ended completely. He worked with groups like the New England Emigrant Aid Company. This company helped people who wanted to move to new territories and oppose slavery there.
In 1860, the Republican Party chose Padelford to run for Governor of Rhode Island. He ran against William Sprague IV. Sprague won that election.
After the American Civil War started in 1861, Padelford continued his political career. He was elected Lieutenant Governor two times. He served in this role from 1863 to 1865.
Then, in 1869, he was elected Governor. He served four terms as governor before deciding to step down.
Seth Padelford passed away in 1878 in Providence. He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery.
His Family
Seth Padelford had a step-son named John Peirce. John Peirce was involved in the early development of the telephone.
