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George Burrington
3rd and 5th Governor of North Carolina
In office
15 January 1724 – 17 July 1725
Monarch George I
Preceded by William Reed (acting)
Succeeded by Sir Richard Everard
In office
25 February 1731 – 17 April 1734
Monarch George II
Preceded by Sir Richard Everard
Succeeded by Nathaniel Rice (acting)
Personal details
Born ca. 1682
Devonshire, England
Died 22 February 1759
Westminster, England
Cause of death Homicide
Resting place St. John the Evangelist, Westminster
Spouse
Sarah Croswell
(m. 1730)

George Burrington (ca. 1682 – 22 February 1759) was a British colonial official who served as the third and fifth governor of North Carolina from 1724 to 1725 and 1731 to 1734. He is noted for opening the lower Cape Fear region to settlement. From the outset of his administration, he encountered opposition to his authority.

Biography

Burrington was born in Devonshire, England. The register of Sampford Courtenay, recorded the baptism of a George Burrington on 14 November 1685. His parents were listed as John and Mary Burrington. John Burrington was the son of Gilbert Burrington. Notwithstanding his rough exterior, George Burrington seems to have been a man of education; and the sale of his books shows that he was not unprovided with literature at a time when libraries were few and scattered. His last will and testament is dated 8 December 1750. He was killed during an apparent robbery attempt in Westminster's St James's Park, 22 February 1759, and buried at St. John the Evangelist two days later.

Works

  • An Answer to Dr. William Brakenridge's Letter Concerning the Number of Inhabitants, within the London Bills of Mortality. Wherein the Doctor's Letter is inserted at large, his Arguments proved inclusive, and the Number of Inhabitants increasing (1757)
  • Seasonable Considerations on the Expediency of a War with France; Arising from a faithful Review of the State of both Kingdoms. To which are Added a Postscript, on the List of the French Army, a Short Comparison Between the British and French Dominions; and a State of the French Revenues, and Forces in the Year, 1701 (1743)
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