Chief Executives of Van Diemen’s Land, 1803–53

Lieut. John Bowen, R.N.

Sept. 1803–Feb. 1804

Col. David Collins, R.M., Lt.-Gov.

Feb. 1804–Mar. 1810

Lt. Edward Lord, R.M.

Mar. 1810–July 1810

Capt. John Murray, 73^rd Regt.

July 1810–Feb. 1812

Lt.-Col. Andrew Geils, 73^rd Regt.

Feb. 1812–Feb. 1813

Col. Thomas Davey, R.M., Lt.-Gov.

Feb. 1813–Apr. 1817

Col. William Sorell, Lt.-Gov.

Apr. 1817–May 1824

Col. George Arthur, Lt.-Gov.

May 1824–Oct. 1836

Lt.-Col. K. Snodgrass, Acting Lt.-Gov.

Oct. 1836–Jan. 1837

Sir John Franklin, R.N., Lt.-Gov.

Jan. 1837–Aug. 1843

Sir John E. Eardley-Wilmot, Lt.-Gov.

Aug. 1843– Oct. 1846

C. J. Latrobe, Administrator

Oct. 1846– Jan. 1847

Sir William Denison, Lt.-Gov.

Jan. 1847– Jan. 1855