Samuel L. Gouverneur
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Samuel Laurence Gouverneur (1799 – September 29, 1865) was a lawyer and civil servant who was both nephew and son-in-law to James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
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Samuel L. Gouverneur | |
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Postmaster of New York City | |
In office November 19, 1828 – July 4, 1836 | |
Preceded by | Theodorus Bailey |
Succeeded by | Jonathan J. Coddington |
Member of the New York State Assembly from New York County | |
In office January 1, 1825 – December 31, 1825 | |
Private Secretary to the President | |
In office 1820–1825 | |
President | James Monroe |
Preceded by | Joseph Jones Monroe |
Succeeded by | John Adams II |
Personal details | |
Born | Samuel Laurence Gouverneur 1799 New York City, U.S. |
Died | September 29, 1865(1865-09-29) (aged 66) Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, U.S. |
Spouses | |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Thomas McCall Cadwalader (brother-in-law) |
Alma mater | Columbia College |
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