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Colonial America. Lists of governors of colonial America cover the governors of Thirteen Colonies of Britain in North America that declared independence in 1776, as well as governors of the Spanish provinces of New Spain and the French provinces of New France that later were absorbed into the United States.
Governors could also veto any bill proposed by the colonial legislature. [25] Gradually, the assemblies successfully restricted the power of governors by gaining control over money bills, including the salaries of the governor and other officials. [25] Therefore, a governor could find his salary withheld by an uncooperative legislature.
The charter contained a provision that the governor's council would assume the duties of the governor should both governor and lieutenant governor be absent from the colony. [52] This occurred three times: Acting governor William Stoughton died in 1701, and the council governed until the arrival of Joseph Dudley. [53]
This is a list of colonial governors of South Carolina from 1670 to 1775. Until the beginning of the American Revolution in 1775, South Carolina was a colony of Great Britain . South Carolina was named in honor of King Charles II of England , who first formed the English colony, with Carolus being Latin for "Charles".
Deputy Governor: 1754–1756 Philadelphia: 22 William Denny Deputy Governor: 1756–1759 Philadelphia: Acting and 23 James Hamilton: Deputy Governor: 1759–1763 Philadelphia: 24 John Penn: Lieutenant Governor: 1763–1771 Philadelphia: Acting and 25 Richard Penn: Lieutenant Governor: 1771–1773 Philadelphia: 26 John Penn: Lieutenant Governor ...
Governor Took office Left office Notes 1: Richard Nicolls (1624–1672) 1664: 1668: as military governor 2: Francis Lovelace (1621–1675) 1668: 1673: 3: Anthony Colve (Dutch Governor) 1673: 1674: Dutch former naval captain who became Governor under a restored Dutch rule 4: Edmund Andros (1637–1714) 1674: 1683: 5: Anthony Brockholls (c. 1656 ...
These are lists of territorial governors by century and by year, such as the administrators of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.
Pages in category "Lists of American colonial governors" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .