William Stone (Maryland governor)
William Stone  | |
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A posthumous depiction of Stone  | |
| Proprietary governor of Maryland | |
| In office 1649–1656  | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Greene | 
| Succeeded by | Josias Fendall | 
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| Born | c. 1603 Northamptonshire, England  | 
| Died | c. 1660 Charles County, Maryland  | 
| Spouse | Verlinda Stone | 
| Profession | Merchant, planter and colonial administrator | 
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William Stone (c. 1603 – c. 1660) was an English-born merchant, planter and colonial administrator who served as the proprietary governor of Maryland from 1649 to 1655.