Thomas Boone (governor)
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This article is about Royal Governor of New Jersey and South Carolina. For other uses, see Thomas Boone (disambiguation).
Thomas Boone (c. 1730 – 25 September 1812) was the 7th Royal Governor of New Jersey and the 28th Royal Governor of South Carolina. The New Jersey town of Boonton (Boone Town, Booneton) is named in his honour.
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Thomas Boone | |
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7th Royal Governor of New Jersey | |
In office 1760–1761 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | Francis Bernard |
Succeeded by | Josiah Hardy |
28th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office 5 April 1760 – 14 May 1764 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | William Bull II |
Succeeded by | William Bull II |
Personal details | |
Born | 1730 England |
Died | 25 September 1812 Lee (then part of County Kent) |
Occupation | colonial administrator |
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