Moses Gill

Moses Gill ( * January 18, 1734, † May 20, 1800 in Boston, Massachusetts ) was an American politician and 1799-1800 Acting Governor of the State of Massachusetts.

Early years and political rise

The birthplace of Moses Gill is unknown. He acted with ironware and was by his marriage one of the largest landowners in Worcester County. After that, he was a judge in a court of appeal and a member of the Governing Council of Massachusetts. In 1794 he was elected as a member of the Federalist Party to the Lieutenant Governor of his state.

Acting Governor of Massachusetts

After the death of Governor Increase Sumner on June 7, 1799 Gill had to take over its official business. According to the constitution, he retained the title of vice- governor, as he led the official business only provisionally. Less than a year after taking office, Moses Gill died on May 20, 1800, Boston. Thus, the state of Massachusetts was for ten days without governor and lieutenant governor without. This time has been bridged by the Government of the State under the chairmanship of Thomas Dawes. Then the newly elected Governor Caleb Strong was inaugurated on 30 May in 1800.

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