Hannah Van Buren
Hannah Hoes Van Buren (born Hoes; March 8, 1783 – February 5, 1819) was the wife of the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. She died in 1819, before Martin Van Buren became President. He never remarried and was one of the few Presidents to be unmarried while in office.
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| Born | Hannah Hoes March 8, 1783 Kinderhook, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 5, 1819 (aged 35) Albany, New York |
| Spouse(s) | Martin Van Buren |
| Children | Abraham Van Buren, John Van Buren, Martin Van Buren Jr., and Smith Thompson Van Buren |
During his term, his daughter-in-law, Angelica, performed the role of hostess of the White House and First Lady of the United States.
Van Buren died of tuberculosis.
Other websites
- Biography of Hannah Hoes Van Buren Archived 2009-01-11 at the Wayback Machine at whitehouse.gov
- Hannah Van Buren at C-SPAN's First Ladies: Influence & Image
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