Abraham Gouverneur
Abraham Gouverneur (1671 – June 16, 1740) was a Dutch born colonial American merchant and Leislerian politician who served as the Speaker of the New York General Assembly.
Abraham Gouverneur | |
|---|---|
| Recorder of New York City | |
| In office 1701–1703 | |
| Preceded by | James Graham |
| Succeeded by | Sampson Shelton Broughton |
| Speaker of the New York General Assembly | |
| In office May 15, 1699 – May 3, 1702 | |
| Preceded by | James Graham |
| Succeeded by | William Nicoll |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1671 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | June 16, 1740 (aged 68–69) New York City, Province of New York, British America |
| Spouse | Mary Leisler |
| Parent(s) | Nicolas Gouverneur Maghteld de Riemer |
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