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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Wikidata WikipediaHarriet Rebecca Lane Johnston (May 9, 1830 – July 3, 1903) acted as first lady of the United States during the administration of her uncle, lifelong bachelor President James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861. She has been described as the first of the modern First Ladies, being a notably charming and diplomatic hostess, whose dress-styles were copied, and who promoted deserving causes. In her will, she left funds for a new school on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral. Several ships have been named in her honor, including the cutter USCGC Harriet Lane, still in service, as of 2021.
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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)