Joshua Babcock
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Joshua Babcock (1707–1783) was a physician, American Revolution general, Rhode Island Supreme Court justice, and postmaster from Westerly, Rhode Island.
Quick Facts 2nd and 10th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Preceded by ...
Joshua Babcock | |
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2nd and 10th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court | |
In office January 1749 – May 1751 | |
Preceded by | Gideon Cornell |
Succeeded by | Stephen Hopkins |
In office August 1763 – October 1763 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Russell |
Succeeded by | John Banister |
Personal details | |
Born | 1707 Westerly, Rhode Island |
Died | 1783 |
Spouse(s) | (1) Hannah Stanton (2) Anna Maxson |
Children | Henry, Luke, Adam, Hannah, Frances, Paul, Amelia, Sally, Harriet |
Parent(s) | James Babcock and Elizabeth Saunders |
Alma mater | Yale College, 1724 |
Occupation | Physician, postmaster, chief justice |
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