Edward Wilcox (politician)

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Edward Wilcox was an American politician who was Lieutenant governor of Rhode Island from 1817 to 1821.[1] He briefly served as governor of Rhode Island following the resignation of Nehemiah R. Knight on January 9, 1821, until his successor took office on May 2, 1821.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Manual – the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Secretary of State, Rhode Island. 1878. p. 97.
  2. ^ Kallenbach, Joseph Ernest (1977). American State Governors, 1776–1976. Oceana Publications. p. 507. ISBN 978-0-379-00665-0. Retrieved June 15, 2023.