- John Linscom Boss, Jr.
John Linscom Boss, Jr. (
September 7 ,1780 -August 1 ,1819 ) was a U.S. Representative fromRhode Island .Born in
Charleston, South Carolina , Boss completed preparatory studies.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice inNewport, Rhode Island . Held many important local offices.He served as member of the State house of representatives from 1806 to 1815.Boss was elected as a Federalist to the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Congresses (
March 4 ,1815 -March 3 ,1819 ).He died inNewport, Rhode Island ,August 1 ,1819 .He was interred in the Common Burial Ground.ource
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