John Berry (New Jersey governor)
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For the British naval officer involved in the settlement of Newfoundland, see John Berry (Royal Navy officer).
John Berry (c. 1619[lower-alpha 1] – c. 1712) was an English colonist who migrated from Barbados to become an early major landowner, militia officer and Deputy Governor under the Lords Proprietor of the Proprietary Colony of New Jersey.
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John Berry | |
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Deputy Governor of New Jersey | |
Governor | Philip Carteret |
In office May 1672 – July 1673 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Office abolished by Dutch Reconquest |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1619 |
Died | c. 1712 Province of New Jersey |
Spouse | Francina |
Children | Richard, Francina, Sarah, Hannah, John |
Occupation | Mariner, Planter, Politician |
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