John Yeamans
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For the New Brunswick politician, see John Yeamans (politician). For the Scottish prisoner, see John Yeaman.
Sir John Yeamans, 1st Baronet (bapt. 28 February 1611 ā 1674) was an English colonial administrator and planter who served as Governor of Carolina from 1672 to 1674. Contemporary descriptions of Yeamans described him as "a pirate ashore."[1]
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Sir John Yeamans | |
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Governor of Carolina | |
In office 19 April 1672 ā 13 August 1674 | |
Monarch | James II & VII |
Preceded by | Joseph West |
Succeeded by | Joseph West |
Personal details | |
Born | 28 February 1611 Bristol, England |
Died | August 1674 Carolina, English America |
Spouse(s) | Limp Margaret Berringer |
Occupation | colonial administrator |
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