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John Wanton
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John Wanton (December 24, 1672 – July 5, 1740) [1] was a governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, serving for six consecutive terms from 1734 to 1740.
Quick Facts 21st Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Preceded by ...
John Wanton | |
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21st Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1734–1740 | |
Preceded by | William Wanton |
Succeeded by | Richard Ward |
18th and 22nd Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1721–1722 | |
Governor | Samuel Cranston |
Preceded by | Joseph Jenckes |
Succeeded by | Joseph Jenckes |
In office 1729–1734 | |
Governor | Joseph Jenckes William Wanton |
Preceded by | Thomas Frye |
Succeeded by | George Hazard |
Personal details | |
Born | December 24, 1672 Scituate, Massachusetts |
Died | July 5, 1740 (1740-07-06) (aged 67) Newport, Rhode Island |
Resting place | Coddington Cemetery, Newport |
Spouse | Mary Stover |
Occupation | Assistant, Deputy, Speaker of House of Deputies, Deputy Governor, Governor |
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