John Linscom Boss, Jr.

John Linscom Boss, Jr. (September 7, 1780—August 1, 1819) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.

Biography

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Boss completed preparatory studies. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Newport, Rhode Island. 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 in Newport, Rhode Island, August 1, 1819, and was interred at the Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery.

Sources

• John Linscom Boss, Jr. at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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