Record #:

12955

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The first governor of North Carolina, Ralph Lane, appointed by Sir Richard Greenville, arrived via ship to the colony in July 1585. Troubles with local Native Americans compiled with the difficulties associated with caring for the 108 accompanying colonists, Lane gave up his position and returned to England with Sir Francis Drake in 1586.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 26, May 1960, p15

Subject(s):

Governors