Moses Gill
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Moses Gill was an American merchant and politician who served as the acting governor of Massachusetts from 1799 to 1800, when he died in office, the only acting governor to do so. A successful busines
Portrait by John Singleton Copley, 1764
Portrait of Sarah Prince Gill by John Singleton Copley, 1764.
1792 engraving showing the Gill estate in Princeton
Gill was lieutenant governor under Increase Sumner.
Governor of Massachusetts
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The governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the head of government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The governor is the head of the state cabinet and the commander-in-chief of the common
Moses Gill
…Moses Gill (January 18, 1733 – May 20, 1800) was an American merchant and politician who served as the acting governor of Massachusetts from 1799 to 1800, when he died in office, the only acting governor to do so. A successful businessman, he became one of the most prominent colonists…
Maura Healey, official portrait, governor
Outgoing Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito exit the State House for the lone walk in 2023