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Gooch,
William |
| 1681–1751,
colonial governor of Virginia (1727–49), b. Yarmouth, England. He came
to Virginia after distinguished service with the British army. Nominally,
Gooch was only lieutenant governor, but he was in fact the real chief
executive in the colony for 22 years. He defended the colonists before the
Board of Trade, was an influence in their favor with Parliament, promoted
tobacco growing, and was on generally good terms with the burgesses. His
resignation because of failing health was profoundly regretted by the
Virginians. Gooch was created baronet in 1746 and promoted to major
general in 1747.
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