William West (Rhode Island politician)
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William West (c. 1733–1816) was an American militia general in the American Revolutionary War, Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Deputy Governor of Rhode Island, and anti-federalist leader. West also was a party in the first U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1791, West v. Barnes.[1]
Quick Facts 48th Deputy Governor of Rhode Island, Preceded by ...
William West | |
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48th Deputy Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office May 1780 – May 1781 | |
Preceded by | Jabez Bowen |
Succeeded by | Jabez Bowen |
Personal details | |
Born | 1733 North Kingstown, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
Died | 1816 Scituate, Rhode Island |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | Rhode Island Militia |
Battles/wars | Battle of Rhode Island |
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