General Notes

[Lin Stuhler July 2002.ged]

SOURCE: Family Search Ancestral File v4.19 (AFN:112B-H08)
(May 18, 2002   LCSS ).


SOURCE: http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies/hvb8.html

"Her husband never remarried; he moved into the White House in 1837 as a
widower with four bachelor sons. Now accustomed to living in elegant
style, he immedi ately began to refurbish a mansion shabby from public use
under Jackson. Acro ss Lafayette Square, Dolley Madison reigned as
matriarch of Washington societ y; when her young relative-by-marriage
Angelica Singleton came up from South Carolina for a visit, Dolley took
her to the White House to pay a call.

A ngelica's aristocratic manners, excellent education, and handsome face
won th e heart of the President's eldest son, Abraham. They were married
in November 1838; next spring a honeymoon abroad polished her social
experience. Thereaf ter, while Abraham served as the President's private
secretary, Angelica pres ided as the lady of the White House. The only
flaw in her pleasure in this ro le was the loss of a baby girl. Born at
the White House, she lived only a few hours. In later years, though
spending much time in South Carolina and in Eu rope, Angelica and her
husband made their home in New York City; she died the re in 1878".
(May 18, 2002   LCSS).