Samuel Williams (governor of Grenada)
Samuel Williams | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Grenada (First term) | |
| In office 1787–1788 | |
| Preceded by | William Lucas |
| Succeeded by | James Campbell |
| Governor of Grenada (Second term) | |
| In office 1789–1792 | |
| Preceded by | James Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Ninian Home |
| Personal details | |
| Died | c. 1808 |
Samuel Williams Esq. (died c. 1808) was the acting governor of Grenada twice, firstly from 9 October 1787 to 1788 and then again from 1789 to 28 January 1792.[1][2]
Governorships
Prior to becoming governor Williams had served as Secretary of State.[3] Samuel Williams became governor of Grenada on 9 October 1787 after the premature death of acting governor William Lucas.[4] During Williams’ tenure Fort Frederick and a barracks were being prepared by the Black Artificers and labourers for a detachment of the 45th Regiment.[5] He was succeeded in his first tenure by James Campbell and the was succeeded by Ninian Home after his second Tenure.
References
- ↑ "Grenada Heritage: Governors of Grenada". Grenada National Archives. 2004-08-01. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "Grenada". www.worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "National Archives letter 1". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "National Archives Letter 2". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "National Archives Letter 3". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-14.