List of colonial Governors and Presidents of Madras
Presidents of the British East India Company

Name
Took office
Left office
John Hinde (in Fort David)
10 September 1746
14 April 1747
Charles Floyer (in Fort David)
14 April 1747
19 September 1750
Thomas Saunders (in Fort David up to 5 April 1752)
19 September 1750
14 January 1755
George Pigot (1st time)
14 January 1755
14 November 1763
Robert Palk
14 November 1763
25 January 1767
Charles Bourchier
25 January 1767
31 January 1770
Josias Du Pré
31 January 1770
2 February 1773
Alexander Wynch
2 February 1773
11 December 1775
George Pigot (2nd time)
11 December 1775
23 August 1776
George Stratton
23 August 1776
31 August 1777
John Whitehill (first time) (acting)
31 August 1777
8 February 1778
Sir Thomas Rumbold
8 February 1778
6 April 1780
John Whitehill (second time) (acting)
6 April 1780
8 November 1780
Charles Smith (acting)
8 November 1780
22 June 1781
George MaCartney
22 June 1781
12 February 1785

Question: Who was John Whitehill and what positions did he hold 1777 and 1780?
Answer: John Whitehill was an East India Company officer who served twice as governor of Madras on a temporary basis in 1777 and 1780.