Samuel P. Colt
Samuel Pomeroy Colt (January 10, 1852 – August 13, 1921) was an industrialist and politician from Rhode Island. He formed the United States Rubber Company, later called Uniroyal, the largest rubber company in the nation.
Samuel Pomeroy Colt | |
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| Attorney General of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 1882 – May 1886 | |
| Governor | Alfred H. Littlefield, Augustus O. Bourn, George P. Wetmore |
| Preceded by | Willard Sayles |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Metcalf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1852 Paterson, New Jersey |
| Died | August 13, 1921 (aged 69) Linden Place, Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | Juniper Hill Cemetery, Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Bullock |
| Parent(s) | Christopher Colt and Theodora Goujand DeWolf Colt |
| Relatives | Samuel Colt |
| Residence(s) | Linden Place, Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | Columbia Law School |
| Occupation | Industrialist and politician |
| Known for | Founded Industrial Trust Company and United States Rubber Company |
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