How many governors served non-consecutive terms?

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on January 10, 2009 - 2:02pm.
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Answer:

Six.

Since North Carolina became a state in 1776, six governors have served more than one non-consecutive terms, especially in the early years.

Richard Caswell: Served from 1776 to 1780 and from 1784 to 1787.

Alexander Martin: Served from 1782 to 1784 and from 1789 to 1792.

Benjamin Williams: Served from 1799 to 1802 and from 1807 to 1808.

Zebulon Baird Vance: Served from 1862 to 1865 and from 1877 to 1879.

William Woods Holden: Served in 1865 and from 1868 to 1870.

Jim Hunt: Served from 1977 to 1985 and from 1993 to 2001.

Traditionally, the governors are included twice in the county, so Caswell is both the first and fifth governor and Hunt the 69th and 71st governor.

Brief:
Six.
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