Edward P. Knowles
American politician
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Edward Peck Knowles (April 13, 1805 – October 16, 1881): Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, for one term, 1854–1855.[1]
Preceded byWalter R. Danforth
Succeeded byJames Y. Smith
BornApril 13, 1805
DiedOctober 16, 1881 (aged 76)
Edward Peck Knowles | |
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Engraving from the book "The Providence Plantations for 250 Years", 1886. | |
| 5th Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island | |
| In office June 1854 – June 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Walter R. Danforth |
| Succeeded by | James Y. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1805 |
| Died | October 16, 1881 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
| Party | Whig |
| Known for | Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island |
Early life
Business career
Political career
He held a number of local offices including common council, alderman, school committee, and General Assembly. He was appointed acting mayor several times,[3] and finally mayor in 1854. As mayor he took an active part in suppressing the Dorr Rebellion.[2] His main political interests appear to be his support of education, particularly evening schools, and temperance.[3]
Personal life
Knowles was widowed several times and had a total of three wives. He married Mary F. Fry in 1827; Alice S. Randall in 1860; and Elizabeth H. Crowell in 1872.[1]