Gouverneur, Samuel, Jr., 1828-1880

Samuel Laurence Gouverneur, Jr. (1828-1880) was the son of Samuel Laurence Gouverneur and Maria Hester Monroe, the youngest daughter of President Monroe. The senior Gouverneur was a member of the New York State Legislature and served as President Monroe’s private secretary. Gouverneur, Jr. served as a Lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Artillery Regiment during the Mexican War and was present at the capture of Mexico City and the National Palace. In 1847, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant for his bravery at the battles of Contreras and Churubusco. After the war, Gouverneur married Marian Campbell of New York, fathered three daughters, and became the first U.S. consul in Fuzhou, China, during the administration of President Buchanan. In later life, he administered President Monroe’s estate and personal belongings.

From the guide to the Samuel Gouverneur Jr. Diary, 1847, 1914, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Samuel Laurence Gouverneur, Jr. (1828-1880) was the son of Samuel Laurence Gouverneur and Maria Hester Monroe, the youngest daughter of President Monroe.

The senior Gouverneur was a member of the New York State Legislature and served as President Monroe⁰́₉s private secretary. Gouverneur, Jr. served as a Lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Artillery Regiment during the Mexican War and was present at the capture of Mexico City and the National Palace. In 1847, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant for his bravery at the battles of Contreras and Churubusco. After the war, Gouverneur married Marian Campbell of New York, fathered three daughters, and became the first U.S. consul in Fuzhou, China, during the administration of President Buchanan. In later life, he administered President Monroe⁰́₉s estate and personal belongings.

From the description of Samuel Gouverneur Jr. Diary, 1847, 1914 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 704930657