John Gardner (Rhode Island governor)
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John Gardner (September 17, 1697[1] – January 1764[2]) served for more than eight years as the deputy governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and was also a Chief Justice of the colony's Superior Court.
Quick Facts 35th & 37th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Governor ...
John Gardner | |
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35th & 37th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1754–1755 | |
Governor | William Greene |
Preceded by | Jonathan Nichols Jr. |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Nichols Jr. |
In office 1756–1764 | |
Governor | Stephen Hopkins William Greene Samuel Ward |
Preceded by | Jonathan Nichols Jr. |
Succeeded by | Joseph Wanton Jr. |
6th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court | |
In office May 1756 – May 1761 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Hopkins |
Succeeded by | Samuel Ward |
Personal details | |
Born | September 17, 1697 Newport, Rhode Island |
Died | January 1764 Newport, Rhode Island |
Occupation | Merchant, Assistant, General Treasurer, Chief Justice, Deputy Governor |
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