Arthur Dobbs

For the Northern Irish politician, see Arthur Frederick Dobbs. For the New Zealand public servant, see Ned Dobbs.

His Excellency
Arthur Dobbs
c. 1753 mezzotint of Dobbs by James MacArdell after a William Hoare portrait
Governor of North Carolina
In office
November 1, 1754 – October 27, 1764
Monarchs
Preceded byMatthew Rowan (acting)
Succeeded byWilliam Tryon
Personal details
Born(1689-04-02)April 2, 1689
Girvan, Ayrshire
DiedMarch 28, 1765(1765-03-28) (aged 75)
Brunswick Town, North Carolina
Resting placeSt. Philip's Church, Brunswick Town
34°02′28.6″N 77°56′48.0″W / 34.041278°N 77.946667°W / 34.041278; -77.946667
SpouseAnne Dobbs
Children4
Military service
AllegianceGreat Britain
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Years of service1711–1712
RankCornet
UnitEchlin's Dragoons
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Arthur Dobbs (2 April 1689 – 28 March 1765) was a British politician and colonial administrator who served as the governor of North Carolina from 1754 to 1764.

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