William Leete
William Leete | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Governor Connecticut Colony | |
| In office 1676–1683 | |
| Preceded by | John Winthrop the Younger |
| Succeeded by | Robert Treat |
| 9th Deputy Governor Connecticut Colony | |
| In office 1669–1676 | |
| Preceded by | John Mason |
| Succeeded by | Robert Treat |
| 3rd Governor New Haven Colony | |
| In office 1661–1664 | |
| 2nd Deputy Governor New Haven Colony | |
| In office 1658–1661 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. March 1612 or 1613 |
| Died | April 16, 1683 (aged 70 or 71) |
| Spouses | Anne Payne Leete
(m. 1636; died 1668)Sarah Rutherford Leete
(m. 1670; died 1674)
|
| Children | 9 |
William Leete (c. March 1612 or 1613 – 16 April 1683) was an English-born lawyer, politician and colonial administrator who served as the governor of New Haven Colony from 1661 to 1665 and governor of Connecticut from 1676 to 1683.