Sir Henry Moore, 1st Baronet (1713 - 11 September 1769) was a British colonial leader who served as royal Governor of New York from 1765 to 1769. // Events April 11 - War of the Spanish Succession: Treaty of Utrecht June 23 - French residents of Acadia given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia Canada first Orrery built by George Graham Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713... September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... 1765 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

He was born in Jamaica to a prominent plantation family, and was educated toward the law. Moore was active in Jamaica's colonial affairs, and by 1756 he had risen to the rank of Governor. As in many royal colonies of the time, the governor was frequently absent, collecting his fees and salary from London, with a local Lieutenant and council forming the actual government. Moore gained considerable reputation for leadership by suppressing a slave revolt during his first year on office. His reward was first to be made a Baronet, and then in 1764 he was named royal governor for New York. 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A baronet (traditional abbreviation Bart, modern abbreviation Bt), is the holder of an hereditary title awarded by the British Crown, known as a baronetcy. ... 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

He arrived in New York City with his family in November 1765. Relations between the colonies and England were very strained by this time, but not yet in open rebellion. New York City had seen riots and protests over the Stamp Act. The new governor calmed these by meeting directly with Isaac Sears, a leader of the Sons of Liberty. Moore agreed with Sears and the colony's assembly to suppress the Stamp Act, and gained additional goodwill be reducing the military fortifications within the city. His openness and courtesy earned him floral tributes while other colonial governors were being burned in effigy. Nickname: Big Apple Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area    - City 1,214. ... 1765 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Stamp Act 1765 (short title Duties in American Colonies Act 1765; 5 George III, c. ... Col Isaac King Sears (abt July 1 1730 - October 28, 1786) was an American merchant, captain, privateer and politician who played an important role in the American Revolution. ... The Sons of Liberty was a label adopted by Patriots in the British North American colonies before the American Revolution. ...

However, during the next few years, he actively used military force to suppress rural riots by tenants of the large estate owners. He ordered General Thomas Gage to actively pursue and suppress this form of rebellion. This did not seem to bring him any increased difficulty in governing, for two reasons. The first was that the Sons of Liberty also feared the introduction of rural problems into the city, believing that they should be the only ones to use riots as a bargaining tactic. The second was that the Assembly at the time was dominated by the Patroons, or large estate owners. In December of 1767 Moore even dissolved the Assembly to allow the Patrons to make up through new elections some of the numbers they had lost earlier. Engraving of Thomas Gage Sir Thomas Gage (1719 – April 2, 1787) was a British general and commander in chief of the North American forces from 1763 to 1775 during the early days of the American Revolution. ... 1767 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

He died suddenly while in office at New York City, on September 11, 1769. The duties of governor then fell on Lieutenant Governor Cadwallader Colden whose term was much less peaceful. Moore left with the respect of almost all the colony's leadership, the only exception being certain religious fundamentalists angered by his efforts to create a theater or playhouse. September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... Cadwallader Colden ( February 7, 1688 – September 20, 1776 ) was a physician, farmer, surveyor, botanist, and a lieutenant governor for the Province of New York. ...

Henry married Catherine Maria Long of another prominent Jamaica family in 1765. The couple had several children, and after his death, she moved to England. Catherines Peak (altitude 1158 meters) in Jamaica is named after her, as local legend reports her to be the first woman to climb the peak.

This page incorporates information from Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page.