The Cranstons
- John Cranston (1625–1680), Deputy Governor of Rhode Island Colony 1672-1678, Governor of Rhode Island Colony 1678-1680. Father of Samuel Cranston.
- Samuel Cranston (1659–1727), Governor of Rhode Island Colony 1698-1727. Son of John Cranston.
NOTE: Samuel Cranston was also nephew of Rhode Island Colony Governor Walter Clarke.
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