John Wentworth (governor)
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Sir John Wentworth
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| In office 1767 – 1775 |
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| Preceded by | Benning Wentworth |
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| Succeeded by | Meshech Weare |
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| In office 1792 – 1808 |
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| Preceded by | John Parr |
| Succeeded by | Sir George Prévost |
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| Born | August 9, 1737 Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Died | April 8, 1820 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Spouse | Frances Atkinson |
Sir John Wentworth (August 9, 1737 – April 8, 1820) was the British colonial governor of New Hampshire at the time of the American Revolution. A graduate of Harvard College, he earned a BA in 1755 and MA in 1758.
Wentworth followed his uncle, Benning Wentworth, as governor in 1767. During his term, he was instrumental in the creation of Dartmouth College.
Although Wentworth was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and was generally sympathetic to the colonists in their early disagreements with the crown, he remained loyal and was forced to leave New Hampshire in 1775.
Wentworth later served as the royal governor of Nova Scotia from 1792 to 1808. Wentworth was knighted in 1795.
The Governor's Lady, by Thomas H. Raddall, is a novel based on his life.
[edit] External links
- Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
- Biography in BluPete's History of Nova Scotia
- Biography "Governor John Wentworth" at Seacoastnh.com (A New Hampshire perspective)
| Preceded by Benning Wentworth |
Governor of New Hampshire 1767-1775 |
Succeeded by Meshech Weare |
| Preceded by Sir Richard Bulkeley |
Governor of Nova Scotia 1792–1808 |
Succeeded by Sir George Prevost |
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