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
1st and 6th First Lady of Virginia
In office
December 1, 1784  December 1, 1786
Preceded byElizabeth Harrison
Succeeded byElizabeth Randolph
In office
Oct 19, 1777  June 1, 1779
Preceded byPosition Established
Succeeded byMartha Jefferson
Personal details
Born(1757-09-25)September 25, 1757
Hanover, Virginia, British America
DiedFebruary 14, 1831(1831-02-14) (aged 73)
Halifax County, Virginia, U.S.
Spouses
Patrick Henry
(m. 1777; died 1799)
    (m. 1802)
    Children11 children
    12 step-children
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