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Charles Cameron (colonial administrator)

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Charles Cameron (1766–1828) was Civil Commissioner of Malta and then Governor of the Bahamas.

Career

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Born the son of Donald Cameron and Mary Guy, Cameron became Civil Commissioner of Malta in 1801.[1][2] He issued a proclamation to the Maltese people in July 1801 making it clear that he would uphold their laws and rights.[3] He went on to be Governor of Bahamas in 1804[4] until his resignation in 1820.[5] He was also a partner of Harley, Cameron & Company, a firm with shipping ventures in the East Indies.[1]

Personal life

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In 1789 he married Lady Margaret Hay, daughter of James Hay, 15th Earl of Erroll; they had one son, Charles Hay Cameron, and two daughters.[1] He died in Roydon, Norfolk on 26 June 1828.[6]

References

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Political offices
Preceded by Civil Commissioner of Malta
1801–1802
Succeeded by
Preceded by
John Halkett
Governor of the Bahamas
1804–1820
Succeeded by