Angelica Singleton Van Buren
Sarah Angelica Van Buren (née Singleton; February 13, 1818 – December 29, 1877) was an American heiress and a daughter-in-law of the eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren. She was married to the President's son, Abraham Van Buren II. She assumed the post of first lady because the president's wife, Hannah Van Buren, had died and he never remarried. She is the youngest woman ever to act as the White House hostess, assuming the role at the age of 20.
Angelica Singleton Van Buren | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 1840 | |
| Acting First Lady of the United States | |
| In role November 27, 1838 – March 4, 1841 | |
| President | Martin Van Buren |
| Preceded by | Sarah Jackson |
| Succeeded by |
|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sarah Angelica Singleton February 13, 1818 Wedgefield, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 1877 (aged 59) New York City, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Rebecca Van Buren Singleton Abraham Van Buren Martin Van Buren II Travis Coles Van Buren |
| Alma mater | Madame Grelaud's French School |
| Signature | |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.