Maria Hester Monroe Gouverneur

Biography

Maria Hester Monroe Gouverneur (1802–1850) was a woman of prominence, connected to the nation's political and social elite through her family and marriage. Her life of 48 years was spent during the early decades of the American republic.

Gouverneur was interred at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, reflecting the significance of her family's position in American society. Her legacy endures through historical records and the memory of her family's contributions to the nation.