The New Jersey Governorship dates back to the mid-17th century. In 1664, England took control of land that is now New Jersey. John Berkeley and George Carteret were named proprietors of the colony. The proprietors had the power to appoint the governor of the colony. George appointed his cousin Philip as the first governor in 1665.
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Proprietors continued appointing the governor until 1702. In 1703, Queen Anne named Edward Hyde the first royal governor of New Jersey. Hyde was already Governor of New York. They both shared a governor until 1738. In 1763, England increased pressure on the governors to rule the colonies according to British wishes.
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