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 (aged 67) Newport, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | Coddington Cemetery, Newport |
| Spouse | Mary Stover |
| Occupation | Assistant, Deputy, Speaker of House of Deputies, Deputy Governor, Governor |
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.
- ^ Austin 1887, p. 216