John Alexander Bannerman

John Alexander Bannerman

Colonel John Alexander Bannerman (June 5, 1759–August 8, 1819), was appointed Governor of Prince of Wales' Island (Penang Island, Malaysia) and Province Wellesley (Seberang Perai) (both forming the settlement of Penang) in 1817 and also Treasurer from 1818.

Bannerman served until his death from cholera in 1819. He was assisted by council member John MacAlister. [ [http://books.google.com.my/books?id=xaIIAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=editions:0mPs_hWUGsw5l9lr#PPA140,M1 The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British India and Its Dependencies Published by Printed for Black, Parbury, & Allen, 1830; Item notes: new ser.:v.2:(year)1830:(month)May/Aug.] ]

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