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Andrew Elliot (1728–1797) took over from James Robertson as acting colonial governor of the Province of New York in 1783. He was born November 1728 in Edinburgh the son of Sir Gilbert Elliot of Minto. He was a brother of Gilbert John and Jean Elliot.He arrived in Pennsylvania in 1746 as an apprentice and established himself as a trader. In 1762 he was elected a member of the board of trustees of the College of Philadelphia.

active years end date
1783-11-25
active years start date
1783-04-17
birth date
1728-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Edinburgh, Scotland
death date
1797-05-25
death place
Scotland, Jedburgh
order in office
41st, Colonial Governor of New York
successor
George Clinton (vice president)

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