About Edward P. Knowles
Lived 1805 – 1881 (aged 76). Edward P. Knowles was an American politician.
Edward Peck Knowles (April 13, 1805 – October 16, 1881): Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, for one term, 1854–1855.
Early life Edward Knowles was born April 13, 1805, in Providence, Rhode Island. His schooling opportunities have been described as "limited". In his youth he worked in a wool factory.
Political career He held a number of local offices including common council, alderman, school committee, and General Assembly. He was appointed acting mayor several times, and finally mayor in 1854. As mayor he took an active part in suppressing the Dorr Rebellion. His main political interests appear to be his support of education, particularly evening schools, and temperance.
Personal life Knowles was widowed several times and had a total of three wives. He married Mary F. Fry in 1827; Alice S. Randall in 1860; and Elizabeth H. Crowell in 1872.
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Who was Edward P. Knowles?
Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island
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Edward P. Knowles was born on 13 April 1805 in Providence.
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Edward P. Knowles died on 16 October 1881.
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Edward P. Knowles was a politician.
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Edward P. Knowles was American.
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