Edward Trelawny | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Jamaica | |
| In office April 1738 – September 1752 | |
| Preceded by | John Gregory |
| Succeeded by | Charles Knowles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1699 Trelawne, Pelynt |
| Died | 16 January 1754 (aged 54–55) London, England |
| Occupation | Military officer, politician, colonial administrator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Great Britain  Habsburg monarchy |
| Branch/service | British Army Imperial Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | |
Colonel Edward Trelawny (c. 1699 – 16 January 1754) was a British Army officer, politician and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Jamaica from April 1738 to September 1752. He is best known for his role in signing the treaty which ended the First Maroon War between the colony of Jamaica and the Jamaican Maroons. Trelawny also sat in the British House of Commons from 1724 to 1735, representing the constituencies of West Looe and East Looe.