William C. Cozzens

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William C. Cozzens (August 26, 1811 - December 17, 1876) was an American politician and a former governor of Rhode Island.

Cozzens was born in Rhode Island on August 26, 1811. He was a successful dry goods businessman. Cozzens was the governor of Rhode Island from March 3, 1863 to May 26, 1863.

He died on December 17, 1876.

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  • Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2