John Gregory (governor)
John Gregory (1688 - 1764) was a Jamaican-born colonial administrator and military officer in the eighteenth century British colony of Jamaica who acted as Governor of Jamaica three times, was appointed President of the Legislative Council of Jamaica, Chief Justice of Jamaica twice, and became Commander-In-Chief of Jamaica during the First Maroon War.
The Honourable John Gregory | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Jamaica | |
| In office 1735–1735 | |
| Monarch | King George II |
| Preceded by | John Ayscough |
| Succeeded by | Henry Cunningham |
| In office 1736–1738 | |
| Monarch | King George II |
| Preceded by | Henry Cunningham |
| Succeeded by | Edward Trelawny |
| In office 1748–1748 | |
| Monarch | King George II |
| Preceded by | Edward Trelawny |
| Succeeded by | Edward Trelawny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1688 St. Catherine, Jamaica |
| Died | 1764 (aged 76) Conduit Street, St George's Square, London, England |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Rank | Commander-in-Chief of Jamaica |
| Battles/wars | First Maroon War |
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