Lieutenant Governors of Cape Breton Island, 1784-1820
| # | Image | Name | Governor from | Governor until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governors under George III : | ||||
| Joseph Frederick Wallet DesBarres | 1784 | 1787 | ||
| William Macarmick | 1787 | 1815 | ||
| George Robert Ainslie | 1815 | 1820 | ||
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