Burnet's brief administration was dominated by an extended attempt by the governor to secure an annual salary. The sudden death of Burnet in 1729 again opened the Massachusetts and New Hampshire seats. Shute was apparently considered again for the post, but demurred, implicitly offering his support instead to Jonathan Belcher, who was actively seeking the post. Shute, who never married, died in England on Apr. 10, 1743. Shutesbury, Massachusetts is named in his honor. Notes References (five volume history of Massachusetts until the early 20th century) External links 1662 births 1742 deaths Colonial governors of Massachusetts Colonial governors of New Hampshire Kingdom of England emigrants to Massachusetts Bay Colony Leiden University alumni British military personnel of the War of the Spanish Succession British military personnel of the Nine Years' War