He entered the service in 1841 and passed his examination as lieutenant in 1849, but did not receive a commission till May 1851.
He served on various stations, and was wounded severely in an action with the Burmese at Donabew (4 February 1853). During his years of service as lieutenant in the navy he gained considerable experience off the coast of Africa, and took part in the expedition of Dr WB Baikie up the Niger. Glover also commanded a gunboat that patrolled the Lagos Lagoon in 1861.[1]
Governor of Lagos Colonyedit
On 21 April 1863, he was appointed administrator of the government of Lagos Colony, and in that capacity, or as colonial secretary, he remained there till 1872. His style of governing Lagos was controversial to officials in the British Colonial office who complained about his "disregard for all rules and orders".[1] To Lagosians, however, Glover was popular and was affectionally called Oba Globar because of his adoption of patterns rooted in local culture. He presided over many Lagosians disputes, bypassing newly instituted colonial courts. He shrewdly cultivated relationships with Lagosians such as Oshodi Tapa, Kosoko, and Taiwo Olowo who were previously beneficiaries of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and encouraged them along the path of legitimate commerce. Curiously, these were political foes of the now weakened Oba of Lagos, Dosunmu who ceded Lagos to Britain in August 1861 under the Lagos Treaty of Cession. In return, Glover's cultivated network of Lagosian loyalists provided him with intelligence and information that enabled him to govern effectively.[1]
Establishing the forerunner of the Nigerian Army and Policeedit
Glover formed the nucleus of present-day Nigeria's Army and Police with 10 Hausa runaway slaves on 1 June 1863.[2] The group was known as Glover's Hausas or 'Glover's Forty Thieves'.[3] Glover went to great lengths to develop bonds of personal loyalty with the Armed Hausas. He personally trained, commanded, and chose his successors, ensuring their loyalty. In return for their loyalty, Glover rewarded his troops with land and dwellings.[1] He raised their pay and provided them with smart uniforms that broadcast their status of free men and agents of the British colonial government.[1]
After this period Glover was employed to repel incursions of the Ashantis. When the Third Anglo-Ashanti War broke out in 1873, Captain Glover undertook the task of organizing the native people, whose hatred of the Ashantis might be expected to make them favourable to the British authorities—to the extent at least to which their fears would allow them to act. His services were accepted, and in September 1873, he landed at Cape Coast in the Gold Coast and, after forming a small trustworthy force of Hausa, marched to Accra. His influence sufficed to gather a numerous native force,.[4][citation needed]
In January 1874, Captain Glover was able to render some assistance in the taking of Kumasi, but it was at the head of a Hausa force. His services were acknowledged by Parliament[5] and by his appointment to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George in the 1874 Birthday Honours.
Governor of Newfoundland, and Leeward Islandsedit
In 1875, he was appointed governor of Newfoundland and held the post till 1881, when he was transferred to the Leeward Islands. He returned to Newfoundland in 1883 as governor again.
Death and legacyedit
Glover died in London on 30 September 1885. Lady Glover's Life of her husband appeared in 1897. Lagosians raised money in 1885 to build a public hall[6] in his memory - Glover Memorial Hall, situated on land donated by Madam Tinubu,[7] a sometimes adversary and collaborator of Glover. There is also a memorial to him in St Paul's Cathedral in London.[8] The unincorporated community of Glovers Harbour in Newfoundland is named after him.[9]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Glover, Sir John Hawley". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 12 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
^ abcdeMann, Kristin (2007). Slavery and the Birth of an African City: Lagos, 1760-1900. Indiana University Press, 2007. pp. 106–114. ISBN9780253348845.
^Anderson & Killingray (1991). Policing the Empire: Government, Authority, and Control, 1830-1940. Manchester University Press,1991. p. 107. ISBN9780719030352.
^Olsen, William C. (1 January 2002). ""Children For Death". Money, Wealth, and Witchcraft Suspicion in Colonial Asante". Cahiers d'études africaines. 42 (167): 521–550. doi:10.4000/etudesafricaines.155. ISSN 0008-0055.
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Sir John Hawley Glover GCMG 24 February 1829 30 September 1885 was a Royal Navy officer who served as Governor of Lagos Colony Governor of Newfoundland and Governor of British Leeward Islands citation needed Sir John Hawley Glover 1829 1885 Contents 1 Naval career 2 Governor of Lagos Colony 2 1 Establishing the forerunner of the Nigerian Army and Police 3 Governor of Newfoundland and Leeward Islands 4 Death and legacy 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksNaval career editHe entered the service in 1841 and passed his examination as lieutenant in 1849 but did not receive a commission till May 1851 He served on various stations and was wounded severely in an action with the Burmese at Donabew 4 February 1853 During his years of service as lieutenant in the navy he gained considerable experience off the coast of Africa and took part in the expedition of Dr WB Baikie up the Niger Glover also commanded a gunboat that patrolled the Lagos Lagoon in 1861 1 Governor of Lagos Colony editOn 21 April 1863 he was appointed administrator of the government of Lagos Colony and in that capacity or as colonial secretary he remained there till 1872 His style of governing Lagos was controversial to officials in the British Colonial office who complained about his disregard for all rules and orders 1 To Lagosians however Glover was popular and was affectionally called Oba Globar because of his adoption of patterns rooted in local culture He presided over many Lagosians disputes bypassing newly instituted colonial courts He shrewdly cultivated relationships with Lagosians such as Oshodi Tapa Kosoko and Taiwo Olowo who were previously beneficiaries of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and encouraged them along the path of legitimate commerce Curiously these were political foes of the now weakened Oba of Lagos Dosunmu who ceded Lagos to Britain in August 1861 under the Lagos Treaty of Cession In return Glover s cultivated network of Lagosian loyalists provided him with intelligence and information that enabled him to govern effectively 1 Establishing the forerunner of the Nigerian Army and Police edit Glover formed the nucleus of present day Nigeria s Army and Police with 10 Hausa runaway slaves on 1 June 1863 2 The group was known as Glover s Hausas or Glover s Forty Thieves 3 Glover went to great lengths to develop bonds of personal loyalty with the Armed Hausas He personally trained commanded and chose his successors ensuring their loyalty In return for their loyalty Glover rewarded his troops with land and dwellings 1 He raised their pay and provided them with smart uniforms that broadcast their status of free men and agents of the British colonial government 1 After this period Glover was employed to repel incursions of the Ashantis When the Third Anglo Ashanti War broke out in 1873 Captain Glover undertook the task of organizing the native people whose hatred of the Ashantis might be expected to make them favourable to the British authorities to the extent at least to which their fears would allow them to act His services were accepted and in September 1873 he landed at Cape Coast in the Gold Coast and after forming a small trustworthy force of Hausa marched to Accra His influence sufficed to gather a numerous native force 4 citation needed In January 1874 Captain Glover was able to render some assistance in the taking of Kumasi but it was at the head of a Hausa force His services were acknowledged by Parliament 5 and by his appointment to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George in the 1874 Birthday Honours Governor of Newfoundland and Leeward Islands editIn 1875 he was appointed governor of Newfoundland and held the post till 1881 when he was transferred to the Leeward Islands He returned to Newfoundland in 1883 as governor again Death and legacy editGlover died in London on 30 September 1885 Lady Glover s Life of her husband appeared in 1897 Lagosians raised money in 1885 to build a public hall 6 in his memory Glover Memorial Hall situated on land donated by Madam Tinubu 7 a sometimes adversary and collaborator of Glover There is also a memorial to him in St Paul s Cathedral in London 8 The unincorporated community of Glovers Harbour in Newfoundland is named after him 9 See also editGovernors of Newfoundland List of people from Newfoundland and Labrador Selim AgaReferences editStephen Leslie Lee Sidney eds 1890 Glover John Hawley Dictionary of National Biography Vol 22 London Smith Elder amp Co nbsp This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Chisholm Hugh ed 1911 Glover Sir John Hawley Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 12 11th ed Cambridge University Press a b c d e Mann Kristin 2007 Slavery and the Birth of an African City Lagos 1760 1900 Indiana University Press 2007 pp 106 114 ISBN 9780253348845 Ayoade amp Akinsanya 2013 Nigeria s Critical Election 2011 Rowman amp Littlefield 2013 p 23 ISBN 9780739175880 Anderson amp Killingray 1991 Policing the Empire Government Authority and Control 1830 1940 Manchester University Press 1991 p 107 ISBN 9780719030352 Olsen William C 1 January 2002 Children For Death Money Wealth and Witchcraft Suspicion in Colonial Asante Cahiers d etudes africaines 42 167 521 550 doi 10 4000 etudesafricaines 155 ISSN 0008 0055 House of Commons Official Report 4 May 1874 Mann Kristin 2007 Slavery and the Birth of an African City Lagos 1760 1900 Indiana University Press 2007 p 116 ISBN 9780253348845 Revival of Glover Hall Center for Cultural Preservation Retrieved 9 January 2017 Memorials of St Paul s Cathedral Sinclair W p 463 London Chapman amp Hall Ltd 1909 Smallwood J R R D W Pitt C Horan amp B G Riggs eds 1984 Glovers Harbour pp 539 540 In Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador Volume 2 Fac Hoy Newfoundland Book Publishers St John s xiii 1104 pp ISBN 978 0 920508 16 9 External links editBiography at Government House The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online Government offices Preceded byHenry Stanhope Freeman Governor of Lagos Colony1863 1876 Succeeded by Preceded bySir Stephen John Hill Governor of Newfoundland1876 1881 Succeeded bySir Henry Berkeley Fitzhardinge Maxse Preceded byH J B Bufford Hancock acting Governor of the Leeward Islands1881 1884 Succeeded bySir Charles Cameron Lees Preceded bySir Henry Berkeley Fitzhardinge Maxse Governor of Newfoundland1883 1885 Succeeded bySir William Des Vœux Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John Hawley Glover amp oldid 1192872097, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
