John Elliott (governor)
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John Elliott (? – September 20, 1808) naval officer and colonial governor born Scotland and died Roxburgshire, Mouth Teviot.
Elliot joined the Royal Navy and became famous for his actions in destroying a French squadron off the coast of Ireland. He was commissioned Governor and commander-in-chief of Newfoundland in 1786. Two nephews by marriage were William Schaw Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart and Admiral Robert Digby.
Service history:
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- 1740 graduated from the Portsmouth Naval Academy,
- 1756 made a lieutenant,
- 1757 posted to the Royal William,
- 1760 made famous destroying a French squadron,
- 1761 — 1763 served on the Chichester in the Mediterranean,
- 1763 — 1771 commanded guard ships at Plymouth,
- 1777 transported Commissioners to North America,
- 1786 commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland,
- 1790 promoted Vice-Admiral,
- 1795 promoted Admiral,
- 1796 office holder at Roxburgshire, Mouth Teviot,
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