William Vernon
Deceased Person
1719 – 1806
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Who was William Vernon?
William Vernon, of Newport, Rhode Island, was a New England trader who played a leading role in the Continental Congress' maritime activities during the American Revolution. As president of the Eastern Navy Board during the Revolution, he was responsible for building and outfitting the ships of the Continental Navy.
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