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Emily Tennessee Donelson (June 1, 1807 – December 19, 1836) was the acting first lady of the United States from 1829 to 1834 during the presidency of her uncle Andrew Jackson. She was the daughter of the brother of Jackson’s wife. Jackson’s wife, Rachel Donelson Jackson, died weeks before her husband's presidential inauguration .
- Tuberculosis
- Nashville Female Academy
Emily Donelson. Widower Andrew Jackson asked his niece, Emily Donelson, to serve as White House hostess. Born in Tennessee on June 1, 1807, Emily Donelson was the daughter of John and Mary Donelson. 1 She married her cousin, Andrew J. Donelson, on September 16, 1824.
Emily Tennessee Donelson was the niece of President Andrew Jackson and the first lady of the United States from 1829 to 1836. She supported education and literacy for girls, and faced the Peggy Eaton Affair scandal. Learn more about her life, family, and legacy.
- 06/01/1807
- 12/19/1836
- 03/04/1829-11/26/1834
- Andrew Jackson
Aug 20, 2014 · Emily Donelson, niece of the late Mrs. Andrew Jackson. (The Hermitage) Simply 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.
Emily Donelson was the niece of Andrew Jackson and the hostess of the White House from 1829 to 1834. She handled receptions, welcomed guests, and arranged dinners, but was dismissed by Jackson when she was involved in the Peggy Eaton affair. Sarah Jackson replaced her as hostess and served until 1837.
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Following the precedent set by the widowed President Jefferson, Jackson asked a relative to serve as hostess in the White House––his wife’s favorite niece, Emily Donelson. Emily was 21 years old when her uncle was inaugurated as president and she became White House hostess.
May 31, 2023 · Emily Donelson. After 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.
