Martha Johnson Patterson
American political hostess (1828–1901) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Martha Johnson Patterson (October 25, 1828 – July 10, 1901)[1] was the eldest child of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States and his wife, Eliza McCardle. She served as the White House hostess during her father's administration and directed the restoration of the White House following the American Civil War.[2] A newspaper article published at the time of her death stated, "'Too much cannot be said in praise of her many virtues.'...president Johnson once told a United States Senator—still living in Washington—that Mrs. Patterson 'was the only child he had who had been a comfort to him, or taken pride in his career.'"[3]
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Born | (1828-10-25)October 25, 1828 Greeneville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | July 10, 1901(1901-07-10) (aged 72) |
Resting place | Andrew Johnson National Cemetery Greeneville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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Children | 2 |
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