Abby Kent-Means
Abigail "Abby" Atherton Kent-Means (August 27, 1802 - August 1857) was an American society hostess who acted as the White House hostess during the presidency of Franklin Pierce, as Pierce's wife Jane Pierce was not well enough to carry out official duties. Kent-Means was Jane's maternal aunt.
Abby Kent-Means | |
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| Born | Abigail Atherton Kent August 27, 1802 Chester, New Hampshire, United States |
| Died | August 4, 1857 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Acting as first lady |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Means, Jr. |
| Parent(s) | Amos Kent, Jr. Abigail Kent (née Atherton) |
| Relatives | Jane Pierce (niece), Joshua Atherton (grandfather) |
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