Matthew Rowan
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Matthew Rowan (d. 1769) was the acting governor of North Carolina in 1753 and 1754, following the death of governor Nathaniel Rice. In 1753, the area that had previously been the northern part of Anson County was formed into Rowan County, named in his honor.
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| Preceded by Nathaniel Rice (acting) |
Governor of the Royal Colony of North Carolina 1753 – 1754 |
Succeeded by Arthur Dobbs |
