Nehemiah Blakiston | |
|---|---|
| 2ndLeader of the Protestant Associators of Maryland | |
| In office 1691–1692 | |
| Preceded by | John Coode |
| Succeeded by | Sir Lionel Copley (1st Royal Governor) |
| Personal details | |
| Relatives | Nathaniel Blakiston,John Blakiston |
| Profession | Colonial governor |
Nehemiah Blakiston was Governor of theMaryland colony from 1691 to 1692. He became Governor as the2nd Leader of the Protestant Associators, succeedingJohn Coode, who has taken control of the colony, following the 1688Glorious Revolution, in England. Blakiston was succeeded by the first Governor with an official royal appointment,Lionel Copley. He was related toNathaniel Blakiston. He died between August 25, 1693, and December 11, 1693.[1]
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