Carteret, Sir George
Sir George Carteret (kär´tərĕt), c.1610–1680, proprietor of East Jersey (see New Jersey). He served in the British navy, fought for the royalists, and became (1643) lieutenant governor of his native island of Jersey. In 1663, with several others, he was granted the proprietorship of Carolina and in 1664, in conjunction with Lord Berkeley, was granted part of New Jersey. His widow sold his claim to 12 purchasers who joined with 12 others as the 24 proprietors of East New Jersey.
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Official Country Name:
Jersey
Region:
Europe
Population:
88,915
Language(s):
English, French, Norman-French
Literacy Rate:
NA
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