Darius Sessions
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Darius Sessions (17 August 1717 ā 27 April 1809) was a deputy governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations during the buildup to the American Revolutionary War. He was heavily involved in moderating the effects of the Gaspee Affair, and was instrumental in keeping the perpetrators from being identified.
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Quick Facts 42nd Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Governor ...
Darius Sessions | |
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42nd Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1769ā1775 | |
Governor | Joseph Wanton |
Preceded by | Nicholas Cooke |
Succeeded by | Nicholas Cooke |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 August 1717 Pomfret, Connecticut |
Died | 27 April 1809 (1809-04-28) (aged 91) Connecticut |
Resting place | North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island |
Spouse | Sarah Antram |
Children | Mary, Sarah, Anne, William H., Darius, George, Elizabeth, Amey, Nathaniel, Thomas |
Occupation | Deputy Governor |
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