Reference
- First Ladies Never Married to Presidents: Emily Donelson-National First Ladies LibrarySimply by making an entirely social decision and sticking to it, Andrew Jackson’s First Lady Emily Donelson, niece of his late wife, managed to impact the political climate of his presidency and come into open conflict with him.
In fact, were it not for Emily Donelson’s status in the presidential household and the rigid obstinacy of her decision, the famous “Peggy Eaton Affair” would have never occurred...
Andrew Jackson
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- Andrew JacksonJackson sought to provide equal rights for all and special privileges for none, submitting himself as the president of the people. William Marcy defended Jackson’s cleaning out of the white house officials.
White House
- Emily DonelsonAfter losing his beloved wife, Rachel, Andrew Jackson asked Emily Donelson, Rachel's favorite niece, to serve as his White House hostess. Though only 21, Emily skillfully cared for her uncle, her husband, her four children (three born at the mansion), many visiting relatives, and official guests. Praised by contemporaries for her wonderful tact, she had the courage to differ with the president on issues of principle. Frail throughout her lifetime, Emily died of tuberculosis in 1836.
Portrait
- Emily Donelson
Niece to President Andrew Jackson
1829-1834