Administrators of The Dominion of New England in America
This is a list of the chief administrators of the Dominion of New England in America from 1684 to 1689:
| Name | Title | Date of commission | Date office assumed | Date term ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Kirke | Governor in Chief (designate) of the Dominion of New England | 1684 | Appointment withdrawn in 1685 | Not applicable |
| Joseph Dudley | President of the Council of New England | October 8, 1685 | May 25, 1686 | December 20, 1686 |
| Sir Edmund Andros | Governor in Chief of the Dominion of New England | June 3, 1686 | December 20, 1686 | April 18, 1689 |
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