Record #:

12810

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Appointed governor on 21 November 1676, by the Lords Proprietors in London, Thomas Eastchurch never held office. Instead of returning to Virginia from England, Eastchurch rendezvoused to St. Nevis in the Caribbean, and sent Thomas Miller in his place. Eventually, Eastchurch decided to return to the colony of Virginia and reclaim his title. In the process of doing so, Eastchurch fell ill and died.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 28 Issue 8, Sept 1960, p17

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775