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Bourn, Augustus Osborn (1834-1925) — also known as Augustus O. Bourn — of Bristol, Bristol County, R.I. Born in Providence, Providence County, R.I., October 1, 1834. Manufacturer of rubber goods; founder and president, National Rubber Company; member of Rhode Island state senate, 1876-83, 1886-88; Governor of Rhode Island, 1883-85; U.S. Consul General in Rome, 1889-93. Member, Freemasons. Author of Bourn Amendment to the Rhode Island state constitution, extending voting rights to foreign-born citizens. Died January 28, 1925 (age 90 years, 119 days). Interment at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, R.I.

		Relatives: Son of George O. Bourn and Huldah B. (Eddy) Bourn; married, February 24, 1863, to Elizabeth R. Morrill.
		See also National Governors Association biography

Augustus Osborn Bourn (October 1, 1834 – January 29, 1925) was an American politician and the 36th Governor of Rhode Island.

He continued the business after his father's death and incorporated it as the Providence Rubber Company. He also founded the National Rubber Company, which later merged with the former company.
GEN8: AUGUSTUS O BOURN [8], George Bourn7, Stephen Bourn6, Charity Chase5, Elisha Chase4, Sarah Sherman3, Martha2, John1)

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