List of colonial governors in 1842

See also
List of colonial governors in 1841 Events of 1842 List of colonial governors in 1843 Colonial governors by year List of current dependent territory leaders List of state leaders in 1842

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1842. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

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Angola –
1. Manuel Eleutério Malheiro, Governor-General of Angola (1839–1842)
2. José Xavier Bressane Leite, Governor-General of Angola (1842–1843)

Barbados and the Windward Islands – Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Barbados and the Windward Islands (1841–1846)
Bermuda – William Reid, Governor of Bermuda (1839–1846)
Malta Colony – Henry Bouverie, Governor of Malta (1836–1843)
New South Wales – Major George Gipps, Governor of New South Wales (1838–1846)
South Australia – Sir George Grey, Governor of South Australia (1841–1845)
Straits Settlement – George Bonham, Governor of the Staits Settlement (1836–1843)
Western Australia – John Hutt, Governor of Western Australia (1839–1846)