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 |
Personal details | |
Born | 1656 |
Died | 15 June 1740 Providence, Rhode Island | (aged 83–84)
Spouse(s) | (1) Martha Brown (2) Alice (Smith) Dexter |
Parents |
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Occupation | Deputy, Speaker of House of Deputies, Major for the Mainland, Deputy Governor, Governor |
Joseph Jenckes (1656 – 15 June 1740)[1] was a deputy governor and governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.