(7b) Sarah Yorke Jackson

 

Sarah Yorke Jackson

Birthdate

07/16/1803

Death date

08/23/1887

President

Andrew Jackson

Dates of services

11/26/1834-03/04/1837

Relationship to president

Daughter-in-law

Other marriages

Andrew Jackson Jr.

 

Websites 

The White House Historical Association: Sarah Yorke Jackson

National Museum of American History

Papers/letters collections

Sarah Yorke Jackson to Emma Y. Donelson

Andrew Jackson to Sarah Yorke Jackson

Historical sites

Sarah Yorke Jackson Gravesite

Fascinating details

  • First “first lady” to be the daughter-in-law of a president and first to serve as co-hostess (with Emily Donelson).
  • Sarah Yorke served as co-hostess with Emily Donelson, per President Jackson’s request, when Emily’s name became associated with the Peggy Eaton Affair.
  • Given her short time in the role, there is little available information about her performance and accomplishments as first lady.

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