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Early Governors of Old Albemarle Under the Proprietors---William Drummond ( First Governor) (1663-1667)

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38007
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When permanent settlers appeared in Albemarle region, Charles II of England instructed Gov. Berkeley of Virginia to appoint a governor for the new colony. Berkeley appointed William Drummond. Drummond’s term of office ended in 1667 and he returned to Virginia.
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