William Wanton

Politician

1670 – 1733

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Who was William Wanton?

William Wanton was a governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, serving a short term prior to his death. He spent most of his adult life in the civil and military service of the colony and commanded a sloop for chasing privateers.

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Born
Sep 15, 1670
Scituate
Spouses
Died
Dec 1, 1733
Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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on July 23, 2013

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