William King (governor)

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Smith, Joshua M. (June 2011). "The Yankee Soldier's Might: The District of Maine and the Reputation of the Massachusetts Militia, 1800-1812". New England Quarterly. LXXXIV (2): 234–264.
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    William King
    Portrait of William King, First Governor of Maine 1820-1821.jpg
    portrait by Gilbert Stuart, 1806
    1st Governor of Maine
    In office
    March 15, 1820 May 28, 1821
    Party political offices
    Preceded by Whig nominee for Governor of Maine
    1835
    Succeeded by
    William Kent
    Political offices
    Preceded by
    none
    Governor of Maine
    1820–1821
    Succeeded by