John Yeamans
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Sir John Yeamans (born about 1605 in Bristol, England, died about 1676 in Barbadoes (West Indies) was the Governor of Carolina. He appointed William Sayle as Governor of Carolina. He is recorded saying, "He might not be a good governor, but he is the best i could find."
Sir John Yeamans is descended from a famous family line of Yeamans or Yeomans of Bristol, England. Sir Robert Yeamans (a brother or cousin) was a High Sheriff and Mayor of Bristol.
Sir John Yeamans' father or grandfather was involved in a plot to overthrow the parlimentary government instilled by the much hated Cromwell. The plot attempt to open the gates of the city to Prince Rupert was discovered and William Yeamans and Robert Yeamans were summarily executed in front of their home on what is today known as Wine Street near the ancient Bristol Castle.
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