Gouverneur Kemble

Gouverneur Kemble
Born(1786-01-25)January 25, 1786
DiedSeptember 18, 1875(1875-09-18) (aged 89)
EducationColumbia College
Occupation(s)diplomat, industrialist, Congressman
Known fortwo-term United States Congressman from New York (1837–1841)
Notable workhelped found the West Point Foundry
Political partyDemocratic Party
FatherPeter Kemble
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Gouverneur Kemble (January 25, 1786 – September 18, 1875) was an American diplomat, industrialist, and two-term United States Congressman from New York from 1837 to 1841.

He helped found the West Point Foundry, a major producer of artillery during the American Civil War.