Born in Warwick, a son of William Greene and Catharine Greene (née Ray), he pursued classical studies and graduated from Yale College in 1784; he studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Providence.
He was born in Warwick. He was born in a son of William Greene. He was born in Catharine Greene (née Ray). He pursued classical studies. He graduated from Yale College in 1784. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar. He commenced practice in Providence.