Richard Ward (governor)
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Richard Ward (April 15, 1689 – August 21, 1763) [1] was a governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, serving for one complete term from 1741 to 1742.
Quick Facts 22nd Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Preceded by ...
Richard Ward | |
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22nd Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1740–1743 | |
Preceded by | John Wanton |
Succeeded by | William Greene |
25th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1740–1740 | |
Governor | John Wanton |
Preceded by | Daniel Abbott |
Succeeded by | William Greene |
29th Attorney General of Rhode Island | |
In office 1712–1713 | |
Governor | Samuel Cranston |
Preceded by | Simon Smith |
Succeeded by | John Hammett |
Personal details | |
Born | April 15, 1689 Newport, Rhode Island |
Died | August 21, 1763 (1763-08-22) (aged 74) Newport, Rhode Island |
Resting place | Common Burying Ground, Newport |
Spouse | Mary Tillinghast |
Occupation | Attorney General, Deputy and Clerk of Assembly, General Recorder, Secretary of State, Deputy Governor, Governor |
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