Henry Sloughter (d. 1691) was briefly colonial governor of New York in 1691. Acting Governor Richard Ingoldsby (Governor) took over after Sloughter's death until the arrival of Benjamin Fletcher. Events March 5 - French troops under Marshal Louis-Francois de Boufflers besiege the Spanish-held town of Mons March 20 - Leislers Rebellion - New governor arrives in New York - Jacob Leisler surrenders after standoff of several hours March 29 - Siege of Mons ends to the city’s surrender May 6... State nickname: The Empire State Official languages English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Clinton (D) Area - Total - % water Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 13. ... Events March 5 - French troops under Marshal Louis-Francois de Boufflers besiege the Spanish-held town of Mons March 20 - Leislers Rebellion - New governor arrives in New York - Jacob Leisler surrenders after standoff of several hours March 29 - Siege of Mons ends to the city’s surrender May 6... Benjamin Fletcher (1640-1703) was colonial governor of New York from 1692 to 1697. ...
In 1691HenrySloughter was appointed governor, and he sent his lieutenant before him to demand the surrender of the fort.
At length, when Sloughter arrived, Leisler yielded to his authority and quiet was soon restored.
He and his son-in-law had been cast into prison, and Governor Sloughter, a weak and worthless man, was induced to sign their death warrants while drunk, tradition informs us.
Meanwhile, William commissioned Col. HenrySloughter as governor, and troops were dispatched to New York under Major Richard Ingoldesby, who, arriving early in 1691, sided with the faction opposed to Leisler and demanded the surrender of the fort on Manhattan island.
On the arrival of Sloughter, Leisler surrendered, was tried as a traitor, and was hanged in May, 1691.
Parliament, in 1695, on petition of the Leisler family, passed an act reversing the attainder and later voted an indemnity to his heirs.
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