Arthur Dobbs

Arthur Dobbs
Arthur Dobbs, c. 1753
Governor of North Carolina
In office
November 1, 1754 – October 27, 1764
Monarchs
Preceded byMatthew Rowan (acting)
Succeeded byWilliam Tryon
Personal details
Born(1689-04-02)April 2, 1689
Girvan, Ayrshire
DiedMarch 28, 1765(1765-03-28) (aged 75)
Brunswick Town, North Carolina
Resting placeSt. Philip's Church, Brunswick Town
34°02′28.6″N 77°56′48.0″W / 34.041278°N 77.946667°W / 34.041278; -77.946667
SpouseAnne Dobbs
Children4
Military service
Allegiance Great Britain
Branch British Army
Years of service1711–1712
RankCornet
UnitEchlin's Dragoons

Arthur Dobbs (2 April 1689 – 28 March 1765) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of North Carolina from 1754 to 1764.