William Jones (governor)

William Jones
8th Governor of Rhode Island
In office
May 1, 1811 – May 7, 1817
LieutenantSimeon Martin
Jeremiah Thurston
Preceded byJames Fenner
Succeeded byNehemiah R. Knight
Personal details
Born(1753-10-08)October 8, 1753
Newport, Colony of Rhode Island, British America
DiedApril 9, 1822(1822-04-09) (aged 68)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Resting placeSwan Point Cemetery
Political partyFederalist
Military service
AllegianceUnited States United States
Branch/serviceContinental Army
United States Marine Corps
RankCaptain
UnitBabcock's/Lippitt's Regiment
USS Providence
Battles/warsBattle of White Plains
Battle of the Assunpink Creek
Battle of Princeton

William Jones (October 8, 1753 – April 9, 1822) was the eighth Governor of Rhode Island from 1811 to 1817. He was a Federalist.