Nehemiah Blakiston

Summary

Nehemiah Blakiston was Governor of the Maryland colony from 1691 to 1692. He became Governor as the 2nd Leader of the Protestant Associators., succeeding John Coode, who has taken control of the colony, following the 1688 Glorious Revolution, in England. Blakiston was succeeded by the first Governor with an official royal appointment, Lionel Copley. He was related to Nathaniel Blakiston. He died between August 25, 1693, and December 11, 1693.[1]

Nehemiah Blakiston
2nd Leader of the Protestant Associators of Maryland
In office
1691–1692
Preceded byJohn Coode
Succeeded bySir Lionel Copley (1st Royal Governor)
Personal details
RelativesNathaniel Blakiston, John Blakiston
ProfessionColonial governor

References edit

  1. ^ Johnston, Christopher (1907). "Blakistone Family". Maryland Historical Magazine. Vol. 2, no. 1. p. 58. Retrieved March 15, 2023.