Charles Cameron (1766–1828) was Civil Commissioner of Malta and then Governor of the Bahamas.

Career

Born the son of Donald Cameron and Mary Guy, Cameron became Civil Commissioner of Malta in 1801.[1][2] He issued a proclamation to the Maltese people in July 1801 making it clear that he would uphold their laws and rights.[3] He went on to be Governor of Bahamas in 1804[4] until his resignation in 1820.[5] He was also a partner of Harley, Cameron & Company, a firm with shipping ventures in the East Indies.[1]

Personal life

In 1789 he married Lady Margaret Hay, daughter of James Hay, 15th Earl of Erroll; they had one son, Charles Hay Cameron, and two daughters.[1] He died in Roydon, Norfolk on 26 June 1828.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c University of Michigan
  2. ^ British Newspaper Archive: London Chronicle 25 July 1801 Page 3
  3. ^ University of Bournemouth
  4. ^ London Gazette Issue 15661 27 December 1803 Page 1831
  5. ^ Edinburgh Gazette Issue 2767 4 January 1820 Page 5
  6. ^ British Newspaper Archive: Morning Post 28 June 1828 Page 3 Died
Political offices Preceded bySir Henry Pigot Civil Commissioner of Malta 1801–1802 Succeeded bySir Alexander Ball Preceded byJohn Halkett Governor of the Bahamas 1804–1820 Succeeded byLewis Grant
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