Dorothea Dandridge Henry
Dorothea Spotswood Henry (née Dandridge; September 25, 1757 – February 14, 1831) was the wife of Patrick Henry. Upon their marriage while he was in office, she served as the first and sixth First Lady of Virginia during Henry's terms as governor, from 1777 to 1779 and 1784 to 1786.
Dorothea Dandridge Henry | |
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1st and 6th First Lady of Virginia | |
In office December 1, 1784 – December 1, 1786 | |
Preceded by | Elizabeth Harrison |
Succeeded by | Elizabeth Randolph |
In office Oct 19, 1777 – June 1, 1779 | |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Martha Jefferson |
Personal details | |
Born | Hanover, Virginia, British America | September 25, 1757
Died | February 14, 1831 73) Halifax County, Virginia, U.S. | (aged
Spouses | |
Children | 11 children 12 step-children |
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