Hannah Van Buren, Wife of Martin Van Buren

Hannah Van Buren, Wife of Martin Van Buren

Hannah Hoes Van Buren (born Hoes; March 8, 1783 - February 5, 1819) was the wife of the eighth United States President, Martin Van Buren. Martin, aged 24, and Hannah, aged 23, married in 1807. They had been childhood sweethearts and were first cousins once removed through his mother. Van Buren was devoted to his shy, blue-eyed bride, whom he always called "Jannetje", a Dutch pet form of Johanna. After twelve years of marriage, and four children Hannah contracted tuberculosis and died in 1819, at the age of 35, before her husband became President. Van Buren never remarried and was one of the few Presidents to be unmarried while in office. During his term, his daughter-in-law, Angelica, performed the role of hostess of the White House and first lady. Artist unknown.

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