William Dummer (October 10, 1677 – October 10, 1761) was a politician in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. He served as its lieutenant governor for fourteen years (1716–1730), including an extended period from 1723 to 1728 when acted as governor. He is remembered for his role in leading the colony during what is sometimes called Dummer's War, which was fought between the British colonies of northeastern North America and a coalition of native tribes in what is now New Hampshire, Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
A proponent of education, he bequeathed funds for the establishment of a preparatory school in Massachusetts. For many years it was known as either the Dummer Academy or the Governor Dummer Academy, but is now called The Governor's Academy.
Read more about William Dummer: Early Life, Acting Governor, Later Years, Legacy