Burnet, William, 1688-1729

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Birth 1688
Death 1729-09-07

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Burnet was a British civil servant and colonial administrator who served as governor of New York and New Jersey (1720-1728) and Massachusetts (1728).

From the description of [Document] 1721 Dec. 6, New York / W. Burnet. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 175301317

Colonial Governor of New York.

From the description of Document signed : New York, 1724 Nov. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270536635

From the description of Document signed : New York, 1726 Mar. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270536641

William Burnet served as governor of the colonies of New York and New Jersey from 1720-28, and as governor of the colony of Massachusetts from 1728-29.

From the description of William Burnet papers, 1720-1742 (bulk 1720-1729). (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 706457818

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