Joseph Jenckes (governor)
Joseph Jenckes (1656 – 15 June 1740) was a deputy governor and governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Joseph Jenckes | |
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| 19th Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
| In office 1727–1732 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Cranston |
| Succeeded by | William Wanton |
| 17th and 19th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
| In office 1715–1721 | |
| Governor | Samuel Cranston |
| Preceded by | Henry Tew |
| Succeeded by | John Wanton |
| In office 1722–1727 | |
| Governor | Samuel Cranston |
| Preceded by | John Wanton |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Nichols |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1656 |
| Died | 15 June 1740 (aged 83–84) Providence, Rhode Island |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Martha Brown (2) Alice (Smith) Dexter |
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| Occupation | Deputy, Speaker of House of Deputies, Major for the Mainland, Deputy Governor, Governor |
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