COL Clement Read

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COL Clement Read

Birth
King and Queen County, Virginia, USA
Death
2 Jan 1763 (aged 55–56)
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Charlotte Court House, Charlotte County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Was the Governor of Virginia in 1749.

Clement was educated at William and Mary College. He became a Trustee of the College in 1729. He also served as a Vestryman of Brunswick and Lunenburg Parish. In 1746, he served as the Clerk of Lunenburg Co.Virgina. Clement was considered an influential member of the King's Council. When Gov. Gooch returned to England, he became Governor of the Colony.
Was the Governor of Virginia in 1749.

Clement was educated at William and Mary College. He became a Trustee of the College in 1729. He also served as a Vestryman of Brunswick and Lunenburg Parish. In 1746, he served as the Clerk of Lunenburg Co.Virgina. Clement was considered an influential member of the King's Council. When Gov. Gooch returned to England, he became Governor of the Colony.