a large population of Quakers in northern Carolina and there was growing friction between the Quakers and adherents of the Church of England who wished to see it established as the official church of the colony by law. Quakers were unable, due to their beliefs, to swear oaths required of all officials on the coronation of Queen Anne. Cary returned to the region and disputed Glover's right to office claiming support from the Quakers. From 1708 until Hyde's arrival in 1710 there was violence and a disputed Assembly election. Ultimately, Hyde's authority was established when Virginia Governor Alexander Spottswood sent a militia into Carolina. A company of royal marines from the guardships in the Chesapeake Bay arrived to aid Hyde in July 1711. Cary's forces laid down their arms and submitted to Hyde. Death Hyde died of yellow fever on 8 September 1712 in Chowan Precinct (present-day Bertie County), North Carolina. Personal life The Hydes had a number of children but only one daughter, Anne Hyde survived them. She married George Clarke who served as acting Governor of New York. Honors Hyde Precinct (present-day Hyde County), North Carolina, was named after him. References External links Edward Hyde at carolana.com 1667 births 1712 deaths Burials in North Carolina Deaths in North Carolina Deaths from yellow fever Governors of North-Carolina (1712–1776) People from Stockport