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Cary Ousts Glover
- When
- 1708
- Where
- North Carolina
Cary and supporters remove Governor Glover from office in 1708.
In 1708, Thomas Cary and his supporters managed to oust Governor Glover in an Assembly election. Glover fled to Virginia, claiming Cary had threatened his life. Cary subsequently removed oath requirements, restoring Quakers to government dominance.
Sources
- Cary's Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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