Background
Jouett, Matthew Harris was born on April 22, 1787 in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. Son of John and Sallie (Robards) Jouett.
Jouett, Matthew Harris was born on April 22, 1787 in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. Son of John and Sallie (Robards) Jouett.
Graduate Transylvania University, 1808. Studied law under Judge George M. Bibb. Studied art with Gilbert Stuart, 1816.
Enlisted in 3d Mounted Regiment, Kentucky Volunteers, 1812. Paymaster, First lieutenant 28th United States Infantry, 1813, promoted captain, 1814, resigned, 1815. Established himself as portrait painter, Lexington, Kentucky, 1815.
Did portraits of Lafayette, Henry Clay, John Grimes.
Married Margaret Allen, 1812, 8 children.