He was elected by 96-58 over Franklin H. Elmore. His term as governor was marked by the aftermath effects of the Panic of 1837 resulting in the Charleston banks suspending specie payments. Noble died on April 7, 1840, before the expiration of his term and he was buried in Willington at the family cemetery.
He was elected governor with a significant margin over Franklin H. Elmore. His time as governor was marked by the consequences of the Panic of 1837, which led to Charleston banks halting specie payments. Noble died before his term ended and was buried in Willington at the family cemetery.