Emily Donelson
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Emily Tennessee Donelson was the acting first lady of the United States from 1829 to 1834 during the presidency of her uncle Andrew Jackson. She was the daughter of the brother of Jackson's wife. Jack
Portrait by Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl
Sarah Yorke Jackson
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Sarah Jackson was an American woman who was the White House hostess and acting first lady of the United States from November 26, 1834, to March 4, 1837. She served in this role as the daughter-in-law
Emily Donelson
…the other cabinet members had resigned. Donelson returned to the White House, arriving in Washington on September 5. In November, Jackson's son married Sarah Yorke. There was uncertainty as to whether she would take over Donelson's role, but the president decided that Yorke would be hostess at the Hermitage while…
Portrait created by Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl, c. 1833, completed by Mayna Treanor Avent, c. 1921