Thomas Pollock (governor)
Thomas Pollock | |
|---|---|
| Governor of North Carolina Acting | |
| In office 30 March 1722 – 30 August 1722 | |
| Monarch | George II |
| Preceded by | Charles Eden |
| Succeeded by | William Reed (acting) |
| In office 12 September 1712 – 28 May 1714 | |
| Monarch | Anne |
| Preceded by | Edward Hyde |
| Succeeded by | Charles Eden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1654 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | August 30, 1722 (aged 68) North Carolina |
Thomas Pollock (1654-1722) was a Scottish farmer and lawyer who served as the acting governor of North Carolina.
Biography[]
Thomas Pollock was born on 6 May 1654 in Glasgow, Scotland, to Thomas Pollock of Balgra. He moved to the newly formed Carolina in 1683, as the deputy of Lord Proprietor Peter Carteret. He was a member of the Provincial Council. He was a known slave owner, and was reported to own about one hundred slaves. [1][2]
References[]
- ^ "Pollock, Thomas | NCpedia". www.ncpedia.org. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ "Carolina Governors - Thomas Pollock". www.carolana.com. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
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