Thomas Eastchurch
Thomas Eastchurch dating history
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for Thomas Eastchurch.
About
Thomas Eastchurch is a member of the following lists: People from colonial Virginia, American colonial people and 1678 deaths.
Contribute
Who is Thomas Eastchurch dating? Thomas Eastchurch partner, spouse list. Help us build our profile of Thomas Eastchurch!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
| Died |
January, 1678
|
| Place of Death |
Jamestown, Virginia
|
| Occupation Text |
surveyor general and governor of Albemarle County
|
Thomas Eastchurch (? - January, 1678) was governor of Albemarle County, North Carolina between 1675 and 1676. During his time in office, he imprisoned the former governor John Jenkins for various offenses. Jenkins was later released from prison with the aid of his supporters and reclaimed his position as governor in the spring of 1676. After Eastchurch explained the situation in London to the Lords Proprietors, they reappointed him as governor. In 1677, he left London to celebrate his honeymoon in Nevis Island. During his absence, his fellow proprietary Thomas Miller acted as governor. Miller's crimes created a revolt and Eastchurch, upon return to Albemarle, was unable to help the government recover. In addition, the Anti-Proprietors' leaders decided to send an army to the northern part of the Albemarle County to prevent the new governor from accessing Albemarle. Although Eastchurch sought aid to invade the county, he never got it. He did not return to the government of Albemarle until after the spring of 1676.
More about Thomas Eastchurch
Less about Thomas Eastchurch
