The Harris and Howards
- Elisha Harris (1791–1861), Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island 1846–1847, Governor of Rhode Island 1847–1849. Father-in-law of Henry Howard.
- Henry Howard (1826–1905), Governor of Rhode Island 1873–1875. Son-in-law of Elisha Harris.
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