List of governors of the Province of North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Governor of North Carolina |
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| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Governor's Palace, Newbern |
| Appointer | Monarch of Great Britain |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | January 24, 1712 |
| First holder | Edward Hyde |
| Final holder | Josiah Martin |
| Abolished | July 4, 1776 |
The governor of North Carolina was a very important person between 1712 and 1776. This person was the official representative of the British King or Queen in the area known as North Carolina.
From 1729 to 1776, the British monarch chose the governor. They usually got advice from a special government office in Britain. The governor acted like the main leader of North Carolina. They were in charge of picking people for the local government after elections. The governor was also the top military leader for the area's defense. They were responsible for keeping North Carolina safe.
Besides the governor, there were other important officials. These included a secretary, an attorney general, and a surveyor general. There was also a receiver general and a chief justice. North Carolina had five ports, and each had a customs collector.
A group called the Council also helped the governor. They gave advice and also acted like one part of the local law-making body. Sometimes, the leader of this Council would step in as acting governor if the main governor was away.
Who Governed North Carolina (1712–1776)?
This list shows the people who served as governor of North Carolina. It also includes those who acted as governor when the main one was not there.
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| 1 | Edward Hyde (1667–1712) |
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January 24, 1712 | September 8, 1712 | Queen Anne (1712–1714) |
| — | Thomas Pollock (1654–1722) Served as Council president when no governor was present |
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September 12, 1712 | May 28, 1714 | |
| 2 | Charles Eden (1673–1722) |
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May 28, 1714 | March 26, 1722 | |
| — | Thomas Pollock (1654–1722) Served as Council president when no governor was present |
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March 30, 1722 | August 30, 1722 | King George I.jpg) (1714–1727) |
| — | William Reed (about 1670–1728) Served as Council president when no governor was present |
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September 7, 1722 | January 15, 1724 | |
| 3 | George Burrington (1682–1759) |
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January 15, 1724 | July 17, 1725 | |
| 4 | Sir Richard Everard (1683–1733) |
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July 17, 1725 | February 25, 1731 | King George II (1727–1760) |
| 5 | George Burrington (1682–1759) |
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February 25, 1731 | April 17, 1734 | |
| — | Nathaniel Rice (about 1670–1753) Served as Council president when no governor was present |
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April 17, 1734 | November 2, 1734 | |
| 6 | Gabriel Johnston (1699–1752) |
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November 2, 1734 | July 17, 1752 | |
| — | Nathaniel Rice (about 1684–1753) Served as Council president when no governor was present |
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July 17, 1752 | January 28, 1753 | |
| — | Matthew Rowan (died 1760) Served as Council president when no governor was present |
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February 1, 1753 | November 1, 1754 | |
| 7 | Arthur Dobbs (1689–1765) |
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November 1, 1754 | October 27, 1764 | |
| 8 | William Tryon (1729–1788) |
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October 27, 1764 | June 30, 1771 | George III (1760–1776) |
| — | James Hasell (died 1785) Served as Council president when no governor was present |
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July 1, 1771 | August 12, 1771 | |
| 9 | Josiah Martin (1737–1786) |
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August 12, 1771 | July 4, 1776 |
