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Gabriel Johnston

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Gabriel Johnston

Birth
Southdean, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Death
17 Jul 1752 (aged 53–54)
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Gabriel Johnston was the longist serving governor, holding office for 18 years (1734-1752).Also, Johnston County North Carolina was named after him.
Gabriel Johnston was the longist serving governor, holding office for 18 years (1734-1752).Also, Johnston County North Carolina was named after him.

Gravesite Details

In 1889 Governor Charles Eden's, Governor Gabriel Johnston's and Penelope Golland's graves were moved from Eden House to St Paul's Church Cemetery in Edenton, NC.


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