Arthur Dobbs
Arthur Dobbs (2 April 1689-March 28 1765) was a wealthy landowner in North Carolina and served as colonial governor from 1754 to 1765.
A native of Ayrshire, Scotland, Dobbs grew up in Ireland. When a member of the Irish Parliament, he purchased 400,000 acres (1,600 km²) in North Carolina in 1745. He encouraged settlement in the colony, especially by Irishmen. Following the death of North Carolina governor Gabriel Johnston, Dobbs was confirmed to succeed him on January 25, 1753. However, he did not arrive to assume his duties until October of the following year.
Dobbs served as North Carolina's governor for ten years, retiring in 1764. He planned to return to Ireland, but died on March 27, 1765, just two weeks before he was to depart. He was buried in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Further reading
- D. Clarke, Arthur Dobbs, esquire, 1689–1765 (1957)
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
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| Preceded by Matthew Rowan (acting) |
1753 – 1764 |
Succeeded by William Tryon |
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