William Jones (October 8, 1753 – April 22, 1822) was the Governor of Rhode Island from 1811 to 1817. He was a Federalist.
Jones was born in Newport, Rhode Island into a family of Welsh origin. His grandfather William Jones (1691–1740) was born in Wales and settled in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Governor William Jones was the uncle of the American naval officer, William Henry Allen.
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Date of birth:
- Oct 8, 1753
Date of death:
- Apr 22, 1822 (age 68 years)