Harriet Lane
(1830-1903)

woman and First Lady of the United States (1857-1861)

Died aged 73

Harriet Line was one of a handful of women who have served as First Lady while not being married to the President. She acted as First Lady of the United States during the presidency of her uncle, lifelong bachelor James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861.

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Lane House. Built by Thomas Lane. Was later occupied by the family of Elliott Lane, a brother. Here, in 1830, Harriet Lane, niece of James Buchanan and mistress of the White House during his Presidency, was born.

16 N. Main St., Mercersburg, PA, United States where they was born (1830)