William Drummond (colonial governor)
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William Drummond (born c.ā1617, died January 20, 1677) was a Scottish indentured servant in Virginia who became the first colonial governor of Albemarle Sound settlement in the Province of Carolina, but alienated Virginia governor William Berkeley, became a ringleader of Bacon's Rebellion and was executed after his capture.[1][2]
Quick Facts 1st Proprietary Governor of Albemarle Sound, Succeeded by ...
William Drummond | |
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1st Proprietary Governor of Albemarle Sound | |
In office 1664ā1667 | |
Succeeded by | Samuel Stephens |
Personal details | |
Born | 1617 Scotland |
Died | 1677 (aged 59/60) Colony of Virginia |
Spouse | Sarah Drummond |
Occupation | Justice of the Peace, Sheriff and Administrator (governor of North Carolina) |
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