William Greene (colonial governor)

William Greene Sr.
23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
In office 1743–1745
Preceded by	Richard Ward
Succeeded by	Gideon Wanton
In office 1746–1747
Preceded by	Gideon Wanton
Succeeded by	Gideon Wanton
In office 1748–1755
Preceded by	Gideon Wanton
Succeeded by	Stephen Hopkins
In office 1757–1758
Preceded by	Stephen Hopkins
Succeeded by	Stephen Hopkins
26th Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
In office 1740–1743
Governor	Richard Ward
Preceded by	Richard Ward
Succeeded by	Joseph Whipple Jr.
Personal details
Born	16 March 1695 Warwick, Rhode Island
Died	23 January 1758 (1758-01-24) (aged 62) Providence, Rhode Island
Resting place	Governor Greene Cemetery, Love Lane, Warwick
Spouse	Catharine Greene
Occupation	Clerk of Providence County Court, Speaker of Rhode Island Assembly, Deputy Governor, Governor

William Greene Sr. (16 March 1695 – 23 January 1758) was a governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. He was a clerk of the county court in Providence, deputy from Warwick, speaker of the Rhode Island Assembly, and then deputy governor from 1740 to 1743. He became governor for the first time in 1743 and served four separate terms for a total of 11 years, and died while in office during his final term.