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Joseph Jenckes (governor)
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Joseph Jenckes (1656 – 15 June 1740)[1] was a deputy governor and governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Quick Facts 19th Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Preceded by ...
Joseph Jenckes | |
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19th Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1727–1732 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Cranston |
Succeeded by | William Wanton |
17th and 19th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1715–1721 | |
Governor | Samuel Cranston |
Preceded by | Henry Tew |
Succeeded by | John Wanton |
In office 1722–1727 | |
Governor | Samuel Cranston |
Preceded by | John Wanton |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Nichols |
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Born | 1656 |
Died | 15 June 1740(1740-06-15) (aged 83–84) Providence, Rhode Island |
Spouse(s) | (1) Martha Brown (2) Alice (Smith) Dexter |
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Occupation | Deputy, Speaker of House of Deputies, Major for the Mainland, Deputy Governor, Governor |
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