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Sarah Jackson (née Yorke; July 1805 – August 23, 1887) was an American woman who was the White House hostess and acting first lady of the United States from November 26, 1834, to March 4, 1837. She served in this role as the daughter-in-law of U.S. president Andrew Jackson after marrying his adopted son, Andrew Jackson, Jr.
Wearer: Jackson, Sarah Yorke Associated Person: Jackson, Andrew. Location: Currently not on view. Subject: Weddings, First Ladies . See more items in: Political and Military History: Political History, White House/First Ladies Collection. Exhibition: Exhibition Location:
Jackson, Sarah Yorke associated person Jackson, Andrew Location Currently not on view Credit Line Gift of Mrs. James J. McCutcheon Associated Date 1831 ID Number PL.067902.01 catalog number 67902.01 31931-5 accession number 67902 Object Name Dress, 2-Piece Physical Description fabric, mull (?? material) See more items in
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden on the South Lawn in November 2022, the White House has long been the site of wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Aug 22, 2014 · Jackson was unable to attend the ceremony in Philadelphia but greeted her with literally open arms on the North Portico of the White House, commencing a series of dinners and receptions to honor her, at which she wore her wedding gown.
Dec 6, 2021 · White House hostesses stood in for presidents who were widowed, unmarried, or whose wives could not or did not wish to perform White House social duties. The following women are known White House hostesses, though there are likely others who fulfilled the role: Martha Jefferson Randolph. Emily Tennessee Donelson.
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The dresses in this room are those that were worn by (left to right) Emily Danelson and Sarah Yorke Jackson (representing the administration of President Andrew Jackson, Angelica Van Buren, Jane Irwin Findlay (hostess for President William Henry Harrison), Julia Gardiner Tyler, and Sarah Childress Polk.
