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Jabez Bowen
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Jabez Bowen, Sr. (June 2, 1739 – May 7, 1815) was an American shipper, slave trader and politician. He was a militia colonel during the American Revolutionary War, and served as Deputy Governor of Rhode Island and chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Quick Facts Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, 47th Deputy Governor of Rhode Island ...
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Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court | |
In office 1781–1782 | |
47th Deputy Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office 1781–1786 | |
Preceded by | William West |
Succeeded by | Daniel Owen |
45th Deputy Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office 1778–1780 | |
Preceded by | William Bradford |
Succeeded by | William West |
Rhode Island Superior Court Judge | |
In office 1776–1777 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1739-06-02)June 2, 1739 Providence, RI, United States |
Died | May 7, 1815(1815-05-07) (aged 75) Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery Providence, Rhode Island |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Brown Peddy Leonard |
Relations | Moses Brown John Brown |
Children | Henry Bowen |
Parent(s) | Ephraim Bowen Mary (Fenner) Bowen |
Residence | Providence, Rhode Island |
Alma mater | Yale College |
Occupation | Shipper Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Years of service | 1774–1777 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Rhode Island Militia |
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