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Walker, Henderson 1660-

Colonial governor; born in North Carolina in 1660; became a judge of the Supreme Court and president of the council; was governor of North Carolina in 1699-1704. Referring to his administration George Bancroft writes: “While England was engaged in worldwide wars, here the inhabitants multiplied and spread in the enjoyment of peace and liberty.” He died near Edenton, N. C., April 14, 1704. His tombstone is marked with the epitaph “North Carolina, during his administration, enjoyed tranquillity.”

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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Benson Lossing, Ed.

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