George Clarke (Governor)
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George Clarke (b. 1676) was acting colonial governor of New York starting in 1736 when William Cosby died and lasting until 1743 when George Clinton arrived to replace Cosby. Clarke then had the post of Lieutenant Governor until 1747.
He had been Secretary of the Province of New York from 1703 to ? and Member of the Executive Council from 1716 to ?.
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| Preceded by William Cosby |
Colonial Governor of New York (acting) 1736 — 1743 |
Succeeded by George Clinton |
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