Hannah Van Buren facts for kids
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Hannah Van Buren
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Hannah Hoes
March 8, 1783 Kinderhook, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 5, 1819 (aged 35) Albany, New York |
| Spouse | Martin Van Buren |
| Children | Abraham Van Buren, John Van Buren, Martin Van Buren Jr., and Smith Thompson Van Buren |
Hannah Hoes Van Buren (born Hoes; March 8, 1783 – February 5, 1819) was the wife of Martin Van Buren. He later became the eighth President of the United States. Hannah passed away in 1819, before her husband became president.
Martin Van Buren never married again after Hannah's death. This made him one of the few presidents who was not married while in office.
Who Was Hannah Van Buren?
Hannah Hoes was born on March 8, 1783, in Kinderhook, New York. She grew up in the same town as Martin Van Buren. They were childhood sweethearts and knew each other very well.
Her Family Life
Hannah married Martin Van Buren on February 21, 1807. They had four sons together: Abraham, John, Martin Jr., and Smith Thompson. Their family life was important to them.
Hannah Van Buren died on February 5, 1819, at the age of 35. She passed away from a lung illness called tuberculosis.
The Role of First Lady
Even though Hannah Van Buren was married to a future president, she never served as First Lady of the United States. This is because she died before Martin Van Buren was elected president.
During his time in the White House, Martin Van Buren's daughter-in-law, Angelica, took on the role of hostess. She helped him with official events and acted as the First Lady.
