Edward Hunloke facts for kids
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Edward Hunloke
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| 4th Deputy Governor of West New Jersey | |
| In office 1690 – March 1692 |
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| Governor | Dr. Daniel Coxe |
| Preceded by | Vacant |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the New Jersey Provincial Council for the Western Division | |
| In office July 29, 1703 – 1702 (Died before the arrival of his commission) |
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| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Coxe, Jr. |
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| Born | England |
| Died | c.1702 Burlington, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Spouses | Margaret Bowman Mrs. Mary Bassnet |
| Children | Thomas, Martha, Margaret, Mary, Sarah, Edward |
Edward Hunloke (died around 1703) was an important leader in early New Jersey. He served as the deputy governor of West Jersey from 1690 to 1692.
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Edward Hunloke's Role in West Jersey
Becoming Deputy Governor
Edward Hunloke became deputy governor after a big change in government. The previous governor, Sir Edmund Andros, was removed from his position. The main governor of West Jersey, Daniel Coxe, lived in England. He was an "absentee governor" because he wasn't in New Jersey.
Coxe first tried to appoint someone else, John Tatham. But the people in West Jersey didn't trust Tatham. They thought he might support a different king. So, Edward Hunloke was chosen instead.
His Time in Office
Edward Hunloke held the deputy governor's job for a few years. His time in office ended when Governor Coxe sold his share of West Jersey. Coxe sold his interest to a group of English investors called the West Jersey Society.
This new group then appointed Andrew Hamilton as the new governor. This likely meant Edward Hunloke's official role as deputy governor ended. Even after this, some court papers still called him "Deputy Governor" as a sign of respect.
New Jersey's Government Changes
Towards the end of the 1690s, the way East and West Jersey were governed became very difficult. The system wasn't working well. Because of these problems, the owners of both colonies decided to give up their right to govern. They handed control over to Queen Anne of England.
Queen Anne's government then combined East and West Jersey. They became one single colony called the Province of New Jersey. This new colony was a "royal colony," meaning it was directly controlled by the King or Queen.
In 1703, Queen Anne's government chose Edward Hunloke for a new role. He was appointed to the New Jersey Provincial Council. This council helped the royal governor run the colony. However, Edward Hunloke sadly passed away before the official document, called his "commission," could reach him in America.
Edward Hunloke wrote his will on June 4, 1702. It was officially approved on August 8, 1702.
