10 Facts About Byron Diman

Byron Diman was an American politician who served as the 18th Governor of Rhode Island.

Byron Diman worked in a counting-house for over two decades.

Byron Diman was then engaged in the whaling and mill businesses.

Byron Diman served in the Rhode Island Militia and later became Brigadier General.

Byron Diman became a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for many terms.

Byron Diman became Lieutenant governor of Rhode Island for three years before winning election as the governor of Rhode Island.

Byron Diman held the governor's office from May 6,1846, to May 4,1847.

Byron Diman later served in the Rhode Island State Senate for three years serving under Governors James Fenner and Charles Jackson.

Byron Diman was active in organizing the Republican Party in Bristol.

Byron Diman died on August 1,1865, and was buried in Juniper Hill Cemetery.