Living Former Governors
As of June 2011, three former governors were alive, the oldest being John David Merwin (1958–1961, born 1921). Merwin is also the only living appointed governor of the territory. The most recent governor to die was Juan Francisco Luis (1978–1987), on June 4, 2011.
| Name | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| John David Merwin | 1958-1961 (appointed) | September 26, 1921 |
| Roy Lester Schneider | 1995–1999 | May 13, 1939 |
| Charles Wesley Turnbull | 1999–2007 | February 5, 1935 |
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