About Jabez Comstock Knight
Lived 1815 – 1900 (aged 84). Jabez Comstock Knight was an American politician.
Jabez Comstock Knight (July 31, 1815 – April 6, 1900) was mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, for five terms, 1859-1864.
Early life Knight was born in Centerville, Rhode Island.
Mayor In May 1859 Knight ran for mayor against a Democratic opponent. He won 1,835 votes to 1,100. He then ran four more times unopposed, then declined nomination for a sixth term.
Knight died on April 6, 1904, and is buried at Swan Point Cemetery.
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Who was Jabez Comstock Knight?
Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island
When was Jabez Comstock Knight born?
Jabez Comstock Knight was born on 31 July 1815 in West Warwick.
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Jabez Comstock Knight died on 6 April 1900.
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Jabez Comstock Knight was a politician.
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Jabez Comstock Knight was American.
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