Jacqueline Kennedy's Grandfather - John Vernou Bouvier, II Autographed Document

Your Passion Is Our Promise… Authentic Autographs, Fine Art & Antiquities John Vernou Bouvier, II Autographed Document(JG Autographs watermark does not appear on the actual item, only our online scan)About this Item:John Vernou Bouvier, II, (aka "The Major") (August 12, 1865 - January 15, 1948), was proud patriarch of the Bouviers, the father of Big Edith, William "Bud", John III, and red-headed twins Maude and Michelle. He was the grandfather of Little Edie, Bouvier "Buddy," Phelan Jr., Lee, and Jackie (his favorite). He graduated with honors from Columbia University Law School (he was the first in his family to attend college), became a trial lawyer, and was so successful that he opened his own firm (to which Edith's husband, Phelan, became a law partner). He was so highly regarded that he was appointed Major Judge Advocate for the Army during World War I. Henceforth, he delighted in being addressed as Major Bouvier. In 1890, he married Maude Sargeant, the beautiful, English-born daughter of a wealthy paper manufacturer. He purchased the family home Lasata, strategically situated near the ocean and the Maidstone Club, with his wife's money in 1925. The bulk of his wealth, however, came from his association with his uncle, M. C. Bouvier, a Wall Street tycoon for whom he put aside his law practice and worked, to their mutual financial advantage.Autographed one page document signed by Bouvier "John Vernou Bouvier Executor." The document is an estate settlement document related to last will and testament of Michel C. Bouvier. Michel C. Bouvier was the great-great-uncle of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy and a notable financier of the Bouvier family.Fine vintage condition.Provenance: From the personal papers of historian and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy, John H. Davis (June 14, 1929 – January 29, 2012). From his archive compiled in preparation for his 1969 book, "The Bouviers: Portrait of an American Family" along with subsequent published works: (1989) Mafia Kingfish: Carlos Marcello and the Assassination of John F. Kennedy, (1993) Kennedy Contract: The Mafia Plot to Assassinate the President, (1993) The Kennedys: Dynasty and Disaster, (1994) The Guggenheims: An America Epic, (1994) Mafia Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the Gambino Family, (1998) Jacqueline Bouvier: An Intimate Memoir.More About Us And Our Commitment To You:JG Autographs, Inc. has been a leader in the autograph field since the mid 1990s. From the beginning, the idea was simple: sell top-quality, 100% authentic autographs and fine collectibles.Today, nearly twenty years after the founding of JG Autographs, we continue our commitment to provide you with the finest authentic Autographs, Art & Antiquities. JG Autographs, Inc. is a leader in providing authentic autographed items and memorabilia to private collectors, dealers and galleries all over the world. Our impeccable reputation stands behind our products and company.Our GuaranteeAt JG Autographs, Inc. every autograph comes with our lifetime Letter of Authenticity (LOA / COA) stating our guarantee that, for the lifetime of the item, we stand behind the authenticity of the item. Our Letter of Authenticity takes that guarantee one step further by containing an image(s) of the exact item which the letter is accompanies. Each LOA is hand signed by our President. Collectively, these measures prevent the misuse of our LOAs and protect the integrity of our authentic autographs we sell. Autographs purchased from JG Autographs, Inc. accompanied by our LOA will maintain the respect they deserve in regard to any and all future concerns on authenticity.The Uniqueness of Our ProductsJG Autographs, Inc. prides itself on selling 100% authentic autographs and memorabilia. We carry a broad range of products in hundreds of varying categories of collecting. Our category diversity includes film and television, military, models, music, notables, politics, science, space and aviation, sports and the arts. Whether you are a history buff, fan of modern film, television,... read more