William Stone | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:William_stone_cropped.jpg) A posthumous depiction of Stone | |
| Proprietary governor of Maryland | |
| In office 1649–1656 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Greene |
| Succeeded by | Josias Fendall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1603 Northamptonshire, England |
| Died | c. 1660 Charles County, Maryland |
| Spouse | Verlinda Stone |
| Profession | Merchant, planter and colonial administrator |
| Signature | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Signature_of_William_Stone_(c._1603_%E2%80%93_c._1660).png){kind=small} |
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William Stone (c. 1603 – c. 1660) was an English-born merchant, planter and colonial administrator who served as the proprietary governor of Maryland from 1649 to 1655.