William Robinson (Rhode Island official)
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William Robinson (January 26, 1693 – September 19, 1751)[1] was a deputy governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Quick Facts 28th and 30th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Governor ...
William Robinson | |
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28th and 30th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1745–1746 | |
Governor | Gideon Wanton |
Preceded by | Joseph Whipple, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Joseph Whipple, Jr. |
In office 1747–1748 | |
Governor | Gideon Wanton |
Preceded by | Joseph Whipple, Jr. |
Succeeded by | William Ellery, Sr. |
Personal details | |
Born | January 26, 1693 South Kingstown, Rhode Island |
Died | September 19, 1751 (1751-09-20) (aged 58) South Kingstown, Rhode Island |
Resting place | Robinson Burial Ground |
Spouses | Martha Potter
(m. 1717; died 1725)Abigail Gardiner Hazard
(m. 1727) |
Children | 13 |
Occupation | Deputy, Speaker of House of Deputies, Deputy Governor |
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