How were the governors of the Pennsylvania colony chosen?
Weren't they appointed by the King?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Pennsylvania
The governors of the Pennsylvania Colony were chosen through a process known as appointment. Here's how you can find more information on the specific individuals who served as governors and the process of their appointment:
1. Start by conducting a search on reputable historical websites or online archives dedicated to Pennsylvania's colonial history. Websites such as the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) or the Historical Society of Pennsylvania can provide valuable information.
2. Once you've identified a reliable source, navigate to their database or search function. Look for sections or filters related to colonial governors or government officials.
3. Specify your search criteria to "governors of the Pennsylvania Colony" or "Pennsylvania colonial governors" to narrow down the results.
4. You may also want to include specific time periods, if applicable, to focus your search on a particular era.
5. Review the search results and explore the available information on the governors' appointment process. This can typically be found within individual governor profiles or related articles.
6. Take note of any relevant details or historical facts regarding the appointment process, such as who had the authority to make appointments and what criteria were considered.
7. Cross-reference the information you find by consulting multiple sources to ensure accuracy and avoid potential biases.
By following these steps, you should be able to find reputable sources that explain how the governors of the Pennsylvania Colony were chosen.
In effect the Governor was the Proprietor of the Colony. Thus it was William Penn and his family after his death. However, Penn spent little time in the colony and at various times appointed Deputy Governors starting with William Markham (his 1st cousin) in 1681. However, sometimes Deputy Governors were replaced by a small group of provincial Councilors, and sometimes by the President (leader) of the provincial Council.
There was a period of about one year i 1693-1694 when the Crown (William III) appointed a Governor when the Crown took away Penn's Proprietorship (after the Glorious Revolution of William and Mary). At that time Benjamin Fletcher then Governor of New York was also appointed as the Governor of Pennsylvania (which was now a Crown Colony). When Penn was re-instated, he (or his heirs) then either continued to appoint Deputy Governors or rely on the provincial Council President to fill that role. The Proprietors were ousted in 1776 during the Revolutionary War.