The governor of North Carolina from 1712 to 1776 was the representative of the British monarch in North Carolina. From 1729 to 1776, he was appointed by the monarch on the advice of the secretary of state for the Southern Department and the Board of Trade. The role of the governor was to act as the de facto head of state, and he was responsible for appointing members of the provincial government after a general election. The governor served as the commander in chief of the provincial militia and had sole responsibility for defence and security.
Besides the governor, other provincial officials included a secretary, attorney general, surveyor general, the receiver general, chief justice, five customs collectors for each of the five ports in North Carolina, and a council. The council advised the governor and also served as the upper house of the legislature. The president of the council occasionally served as acting governor.
List of governors of North Carolina (1712–1776) Name Picture Took office Left office Monarch(Reign) 1 Edward Hyde January 24, 1712 September 8, 1712 Anne(1712–1714) — Thomas Pollock September 12, 1712 May 28, 1714 2 Charles Eden May 28, 1714 March 26, 1722 — Thomas Pollock March 30, 1722 August 30, 1722 George I — William Reed September 7, 1722 January 15, 1724 3 George Burrington January 15, 1724 July 17, 1725 4 Sir Richard Everard July 17, 1725 February 25, 1731 George II 5 George Burrington February 25, 1731 April 17, 1734 — Nathaniel Rice April 17, 1734 November 2, 1734 6 Gabriel Johnston November 2, 1734 July 17, 1752 — Nathaniel Rice July 17, 1752 January 28, 1753 — Matthew Rowan February 1, 1753 November 1, 1754 7 Arthur Dobbs November 1, 1754 October 27, 1764 8 William Tryon October 27, 1764 June 30, 1771 George III — James Hasell July 1, 1771 August 12, 1771 9 Josiah Martin August 12, 1771 July 4, 1776
See also List of first ladies and gentlemen of North Carolina
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