James Monroe (New York politician)

James Monroe Jr.
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 10th District
In office January 1, 1852 – December 31, 1852
Preceded by	Lebbeus B. Ward
Succeeded by	Henry Shaw
In office January 1, 1850 – December 31, 1850
Preceded by	Garret H. Striker
Succeeded by	Lebbeus B. Ward
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841
Preceded by	Churchill C. Cambreleng, Edward Curtis, Ogden Hoffman, Ely Moore
Succeeded by	Charles G. Ferris, Fernando Wood, James I. Roosevelt, John McKeon
Personal details
Born	(1799-09-10)September 10, 1799 Albemarle County, Virginia
Died	September 7, 1870(1870-09-07) (aged 70) Orange, New Jersey
Political party	Whig
Spouse	Elizabeth Mary Douglas
Children	2
Parent(s)	Ann Bell Andrew Augustine Monroe
Relatives	James Monroe (uncle) Elizabeth Kortright (aunt-in-law)
Alma mater	United States Military Academy
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	4th Artillery Regiment
Years of service	1815-1822, 1832-1832
Rank	First lieutenant
Battles/wars	Second Barbary War:  • Battle off Cape Gata Black Hawk War

James Monroe (September 10, 1799 – September 7, 1870) was an American politician who served as the United States representative from New York (1839–1841). He was the nephew of President James Monroe.^[1]