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Frances Clara Cleveland Preston (née Folsom, christened Frank Clara; July 21, 1864 – October 29, 1947) was the first lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889 and again from 1893 until 1897, as the wife of President Grover Cleveland. She is the only first lady in U.S. history to have served in the role during two non-consecutive terms.
Frances Cleveland (born July 21, 1864, Buffalo, New York, U.S.—died October 29, 1947, Baltimore, Maryland) was an American first lady (1886–89; 1893–97), the wife of Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, and the youngest first lady in American history.
At just twenty-one years old, she was the youngest first lady in American history and the only one married in the White House. Following their marriage, Frances took over the White House hosting duties from the president’s sister, Rose.
Although Frances Folsom Cleveland was the wife of President Grover Cleveland and served as his First Lady for part of his first term and during all of his second term, he entered the presidency as a bachelor.
Frances Clara Folsom Cleveland became the youngest First Lady at age 21; married to President Grover Cleveland she was the 23rd and 25th First Lady of the United States.
Dec 16, 2009 · Just 21 years old when she became first lady, Frances Cleveland holds a number of distinctions in presidential history: She was the youngest first lady in American history, the first bride to...
Mrs. Cleveland was the youngest First Lady at 21 years old. Mrs. Cleveland held weekly White House receptions on Saturdays for working women. Prior to President Cleveland marrying Frances, his...
