William Paine Sheffield

U.S. Senator

Rhode Island

RepublicanIn this role on March 3, 1885

OFFICES HELD

January 1, 1884 — December 31, 1885
U.S. Senator
Rhode Island
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July 4, 1861 — March 3, 1863
U.S. Representative
Rhode Island · District 1
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Government on this dateMarch 3, 1885

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Rhode Island

RepublicanIn this role on March 3, 1885

OFFICES HELD

January 1, 1884 — December 31, 1885
U.S. Senator
Rhode Island
Republican View source
July 4, 1861 — March 3, 1863
U.S. Representative
Rhode Island · District 1
Union View source

Explore service history from 1789. Cabinet members are available for the latest date only. About these records

Checked Sep 10, 2026