Samuel Stephens (North Carolina governor)
Captain Samuel Stephens Commander of the Southern Plantation | |
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| 2nd Proprietary Colony of Albemarle Sound | |
| In office 1667–1669 | |
| Preceded by | William Drummond |
| Succeeded by | Peter Carteret |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1629 Jamestown, Virginia |
| Died | 1669 Albemarle County, North Carolina |
| Spouse | Frances Culpepper |
| Occupation | Administrator (governor of North Carolina) |
Samuel Stephens (b. 1629 – 1669) was the Governor of the Albemarle Settlements (which would later become North Carolina) from 1667 until his death in late 1669. He was appointed by the Lords Proprietor to succeed William Drummond.