Thomas Notley
Thomas Notley (* 1634 in Dorset ; † April 6, 1679 in St. Mary's City , Saint Mary's County , later in the US state of Maryland ) was the English colonial governor of the Province of Maryland between 1676 and 1679 .
Life
In 1662, Thomas Notley probably came to the Province of Maryland from Barbados . He worked as a planter and trader and soon got into politics. It wasn't long before he was an adviser to Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore , owner and governor of the Maryland colony. From 1669 he also served as Lord Baltimore's personal lawyer. Notley ran a plantation on the Wicomico River since 1664. In 1676, Lord Baltimore resigned from the office of governor. He was initially followed by Jesse Wharton , who only held this position for a few weeks. After his death, Thomas Notley became the new governor. He held this office from July 27, 1676 until his death. At that time the colony was threatened from two sides. For one, the colony was threatened by hostile Indian tribes. As a countermeasure, other tribes were won as allies. On the other hand, the Bacon's rebellion in Virginia also threatened the stability of the Province of Maryland. After Notley's death, Lord Baltimore reassumed governor.
family
Thomas Notley was a son of the father of the same name, Thomas Notley. He was married to Mary Notley and had a daughter with her, also called Mary.
Web links
- Notley in Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
- From Old Hall to Great Hall: Governor Thomas Notley and his Rise to Power (pdf)
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| SURNAME | Notley, Thomas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Governor of the Province of Maryland |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1634 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dorset |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 6, 1679 |
| Place of death | St. Mary's City , Maryland |