
English-born American colonial merchant, diarist, and politician who served as the third Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Deputies
Colony of Rhode Island and Plantations
Benjamin Newberry (* 3. November 1652 in West Ilsley; † 10. November 1711 in Newport) was an english-born American colonial merchant, diarist, and politician who served as the third Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Deputies. He was 59 years old.