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Caroline Lavinia Harrison (née Scott; October 1, 1832 – October 25, 1892) was an American music teacher and the first lady of the United States from 1889 until her death. She was married to President Benjamin Harrison, and she was the second first lady to die while serving in that role.
Apr 19, 2024 · Caroline Harrison (born October 1, 1832, Oxford, Ohio, U.S.—died October 25, 1892, Washington, D.C.) was an American first lady (1889–92), the wife of Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the United States. A history enthusiast, she was the first president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Nov 9, 2009 · Caroline Harrison (1832-92) was an American first lady (1889-92) and the wife of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States.
Caroline Harrison. Caroline Scott was born in Oxford, Ohio, on October 1, 1832 to educator Mary Neal Scott and John Witherspoon Scott, a Presbyterian minister and president of Oxford Female Institute. Caroline, or “Carrie,” studied languages, music, and drawing at the institute, graduating in 1852.
About The White House. First Families. Caroline Scott Harrison was a music teacher and wife of the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison. Fascinated by history and preservation, in 1890 she...
First Lady Biography: Caroline Harrison. Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison. Born: October 1, 1832 - Oxford, Ohio. Died: October 25, 1892 - White House. Father: John Witherspoon Scott – teacher, Presbyterian minister (1800 – 1892) Mother: Mary Potts Neal Scott (d. 1876) Ancestry: English. Siblings: Sisters – Elizabeth Lord, Mary Spears ...
When Benjamin Harrison was elected President in 1888, Caroline was stunned to discover the press she generated whether at home in Indiana or shopping in New York. She received letters by the hundreds requesting her opinions on fashion and her assistance in gaining presidential favors.
