William Jones (governor)
William Jones | |
|---|---|
| 8th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 1, 1811 – May 7, 1817 | |
| Lieutenant | Simeon Martin Jeremiah Thurston |
| Preceded by | James Fenner |
| Succeeded by | Nehemiah R. Knight |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1753 Newport, Colony of Rhode Island, British America |
| Died | April 9, 1822 (aged 68) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Babcock's/Lippitt's Regiment USS Providence |
| Battles/wars | Battle of White Plains Battle of the Assunpink Creek Battle of Princeton |
William Jones (October 8, 1753 – April 9, 1822) was the eighth Governor of Rhode Island from 1811 to 1817. He was a Federalist.