Jane Pierce
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Jane Means Pierce was the first lady of the United States from 1853 to 1857, being married to Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. Born in Hampton, New Hampshire, she married Pier
Pierce in 1857
Jane Pierce with her last surviving son, Benjamin Pierce. The child died in 1853 in a train crash, two months before his father was sworn into office as president.
2010 commemorative First Spouse coin featuring Jane Pierce
Harriet Lane
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Harriet Rebecca Lane Johnston acted as First Lady of the United States during the administration of her uncle, President James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861. She has been described as the first of the m
Jane Pierce
…Pierce in 1857 First Lady of the United States In role March 4, 1853 – March 4, 1857 President Franklin Pierce Preceded by Abigail Fillmore Succeeded by Harriet Lane (acting) Personal details Born Jane Means Appleton March 12, 1806 Hampton, New Hampshire, U.S. Died December 2, 1863 (aged 57) Andover, Massachusetts…
Lane c. 1855–1865
Harriet Lane
Lane-Johnston Building, St. Albans School