William Ellery Sr. | |
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31st Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1748–1750 | |
Governor | William Greene |
Preceded by | William Robinson |
Succeeded by | Robert Hazard |
Personal details | |
Born | 31 October 1701 Bristol, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
Died | 10 March 1764 Newport, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | (aged 62)
Resting place | Common Burial Ground |
Spouse | Elizabeth Almy |
Children | Benjamin, William, Ann, Christopher |
Occupation | Merchant, Judge, Assistant, Deputy Governor |
William Ellery Sr. (31 October 1701 – 15 March 1764) was a merchant and politician in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations during the mid-18th century.