I am asking about the name "Flower" or "Flowers".

Is this surname associated with a governor or political governing figure in the early days of the colony, or the newly formed state?

I am not a historian. I would like to find a reference to this name on the Internet, if possible. Or, a book citation documenting the name and its association and approximate historical date, with a governing political position in the early history of New York (colony or state??).

I believe this man (Flowers) had two daughters among his children.

Thank you very much.
LJF

Roswell Pettibone Flower (August 7, 1835 - May 12, 1899) was the Governor of New York between 1892 and 1895. He also served in the House of Representatives. He was a Democrat. Interred at Brookside Cem., Watertown, NY.

Here is a biography . . .

[history.rays-place.com]

There was a Roswell P. Flower Governor from 1891- 1895. Is this who you're looking for?

snap! Google's great isn't it ?