John Linscom Boss

Federalist Representative of Rhode Island

Congresses Served

House Terms

September 7, 1780 (38 years old)

Birthday

August 1, 1819

Death

Completed preparatory studies and studied law before being admitted to the bar.
Practiced law in Newport, Rhode Island.
Served in the State house of representatives for nearly a decade (1806-1815).
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Federalist, serving from 1815 to 1819.
Passed away in Newport, Rhode Island, and was buried at the Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery.
Served during the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Congresses.