Hannah Van Buren

Hannah Van Buren ( born March 8, 1783 in Kinderhook, New York, † February 5, 1819 in Albany, born Hoes ) was the wife of the 8th U.S. President Martin Van Buren from 1807 until her death. Although it is the official First Lady, but she could never take this office, as Van Buren was elected only 17 years after her death as U.S. president. As the unofficial First Lady were therefore Sarah Yorke Jackson Angelica Van Buren and later referred to.

It originates from Dutch. Therefore your native language was Dutch. Her parents were John Dircksen Hoes (1753-1789) and Maria Quakenbush ( 1754-1852 ). Hannah grew up together with her future husband Martin.

Hannah died of tuberculosis at the age of 35 years. Martin Van Buren not remarried and was one of the few presidents who were unmarried during her presidency. Hannah Van Buren was buried in Kinderhook.