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==Proprietors==Three generations of Penns acted as proprietors of the
Province of Pennsylvania and the Lower Counties (
Delaware) from the founding of the colony until the
American Revolution removed them from power.
William Penn was granted the new
proprietary colony in 1681 by
Charles II of England in payment for debts owed to
Penn's father. After Penn became ill in 1712, his second wife
Hannah Callowhill Penn served as acting proprietor.
After William's death in 1718, interest in the proprietorship passed to his three sons by Hannah:
John Penn "the American",
Thomas Penn, and
Richard Penn, Sr., with John "the American" inheriting the largest share and becoming the chief proprietor. When John "the American" died without children, his brother Thomas inherited his share and became chief proprietor.
When Richard Penn, Sr. died, his share passed to his son
Governor John Penn. When Thomas Penn died, his share (and the chief proprietorship) passed to his son
John Penn "of Stoke". All of these changes are summarized in the following table:
Deputy and Lieutenant Governors
The
Lieutenant Governors of
Colonial Pennsylvania and the
Lower Counties, 1682-1776
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