Governor William Stone
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N 39° 05.570 W 076° 36.834
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Governor William Stone was appointed Governor of the colony in 1648.
Waymark Code: WM1CNM
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2007
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Governor William Stone
Born in England abut 1603, he emigrated to Virginia about 1628, and he came to Maryland in 1648. He brought with him nine settlers and many others followed. He obtained about 5,000 acres located in St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert Counties.
Lord Baltimore appointed him Governor of the colony in 1648 and authorized him to enforce the Religious Toleration Act of 1649. He served until 1653. He died at Avon in Charles County in 1660.
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County (required): Anne Arundel County
Location (required): Governor Stone Parkway just north of Benfield Blvd.
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Governor Stone Parkway is a major street in the Shipley's Choice residential development.
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