Joseph Wanton Jr.
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Joseph Wanton Jr. (1730–1780) was a Loyalist, merchant, Deputy Governor of Rhode Island in 1764 and 1767, and owner of Hunter House in Newport, Rhode Island.
Quick Facts 38th and 40th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Governor ...
Joseph Wanton Jr. | |
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38th and 40th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1764–1765 | |
Governor | Stephen Hopkins |
Preceded by | John Gardner |
Succeeded by | Elisha Brown |
In office 1767–1768 | |
Governor | Stephen Hopkins |
Preceded by | Elisha Brown |
Succeeded by | Nicholas Cooke |
Personal details | |
Born | February 8, 1730 Newport, Rhode Island |
Died | August 6, 1780 (1780-08-07) (aged 50) Manhattan, New York |
Resting place | Trinity Wall Street Church, Manhattan, New York |
Occupation | Privateer, Deputy Governor |
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