Thomas Pollock (governor)
Thomas Pollock (1654-1722) was a Scottish farmer and lawyer who served as the acting governor of North Carolina.
Thomas Pollock | |
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| Acting Governor of North Carolina | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1654 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | August 30, 1722 (aged 68) North Carolina |
Biography
Thomas Pollock was born on May 6, 1654 in Glasgow, Scotland as the son of Thomas Pollock of Balgra. He moved to the newly formed Province of Carolina in 1683, as the deputy of Lord Proprietor Peter Carteret. He was a member of the Governor's Council. He was a known slave owner, and was reported to own about one hundred slaves. [1][2]
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References
- "Pollock, Thomas | NCpedia". www.ncpedia.org. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- "Carolina Governors - Thomas Pollock". www.carolana.com. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
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