Jesse Wharton (Maryland governor)

Jesse Wharton (died 1676) was the 7th Proprietary Governor of Maryland during a brief period in 1676. He was appointed by the royally chartered proprietor of Maryland, Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore. Following his death, Wharton was briefly succeeded by Cecil Calvert, infant son of Charles Calvert, before the next Governor, Thomas Notley, was appointed.

Jesse Wharton
7th Proprietary Governor of Maryland
In office
June 16, 1676 – July 27, 1676
Preceded byCharles Calvert
Succeeded byThomas Notley
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