Sir Henry Moore, 1st Baronet
Governor of Jamaica and New York
Sir Henry Moore, 1st Baronet (7 February 1713 – 11 September 1769) was a British colonial administrator who served as the governor of New York from 1765 to 1769, when he died in office. Moore also served as the lieutenant governor of Jamaica in 1756 and again from 1759 to 1762. He was granted a baronetcy in 1764.
Early life
Henry Moore was born on 7 February 1713 in Vere Parish, Jamaica. His parents were prominent members of the planter class who arranged for him to undergo a legal education. After coming of age, Moore became active in managing the affairs of the colonial government.
Governor of Jamaica
In 1756, Moore was appointed as the lieutenant governor of Jamaica, which made him the acting governor of the colony. Like many Crown colonies, the governor was frequently absent, collecting his fees and salary while remaining in the British Isles; a local lieutenant governor and council forming the de facto government.
In 1760, Moore gained a considerable reputation for leadership by suppressing Tacky's War, a slave rebellion. Under Moore's leadership, the Jamaican Maroons of Nanny Town, Charles Town, Jamaica and Scott's Hall were summoned to help the colonial forces suppress the revolt.
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