Representative Benjamin Bourne
Benjamin Bourne. (ca. 1810-1890)
Print by unknown artist
Courtesy of the NYPL Digital Gallery, The New York Public Library 
| Life dates: | 9 December 1755-17 September 1808 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Occupation (1789): | Lawyer |
| Place of Birth: | Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 33 |
| Religion (1789): | Unknown |
| College Education: | Harvard |
| Marital Status (1789): | Single |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, State Militia |
| Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature State Council of War |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | Yes |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions): | Moderate |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1796 |
