Thomas Tench
Encyclopedia
Thomas Tench was the 9th Royal Governor
of Maryland
from 1702 to 1704. He was appointed by his predecessor, Nathaniel Blakiston
, and was succeeded by Colonel John Seymour
.
Royal governor
Royal governor is an informal term used to refer to a colonial or provincial Governor, or by extension a Governor-General or similar gubernatorial official, appointed by a king or other monarch....
of Maryland
Province of Maryland
The Province of Maryland was an English and later British colony in North America that existed from 1632 until 1776, when it joined the other twelve of the Thirteen Colonies in rebellion against Great Britain and became the U.S...
from 1702 to 1704. He was appointed by his predecessor, Nathaniel Blakiston
Nathaniel Blakiston
Colonel Nathaniel Blakiston was the 8th Royal Governor of Maryland from 1698 to 1702. He succeeded Francis Nicholson and was succeeded by Thomas Tench. He was related to Nehemiah Blakiston....
, and was succeeded by Colonel John Seymour
John Seymour (Maryland)
Colonel John Seymour was the 10th Royal Governor of Maryland from 1704 to 1709. He succeeded Thomas Tench and was succeeded by Edward Lloyd....
.