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Clarke, George -1763
Colonial governor; born in England; came to America during the reign of Queen Anne; and settled in New York.
When Governor Cosby died he was proclaimed governor pro tem. by the council, and later was commissioned lieutenant-governor by the British government.
He died in Chester, England, in 1763.