Headstone of Joseph Jencks, III, Colonial Governor of Rhode Island
Plaque Set in Stone
The inscription on the plaque reads:
Joseph Jenks Pawtucket Pioneers -----First----- Joseph Jenks Born England 1602 Died Lynn, Mass Mar 16, 1683 -----Second----- Joseph Jenks Born England 163
2 Died Pawtucket, RI, Jan 4, 1717 The first white man to build a home in Pawtucket. Settled in Pawtucket in 1656. Town Council from 1679 - 1680. Founder of Pawtucket, RI -----Third----- Governor Joseph Jencks Born in Pawtucket 1656 Died PawtucketJune 15, 1740 Buried south of Reeds Street with his parents Brought to Mineral Springs on June 2, 1831 and buried there. Exact location of his grave is not known Admitted as Freeman 5/3/1681 County Auditor 1697 - 98 Deputy Speaker of the House 1698 - 1708 Major for the Main 1707 - 1711 Governor 1727 - 1731 He was the first person elected Governor outside of Newport, RI
