Margaret Taylor (as First Lady of the United States)

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Margaret Taylor was the wife of President Zachary Taylor and served as First Lady of the United States from 1849 to 1850, known for her private, retiring nature and for delegating many social duties to her daughter.

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instanceOf First Lady of the United States
human
associatedWith Zachary Taylor presidency
avoided formal social entertaining
public appearances
child Mary Elizabeth Bliss
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
delegatedDutiesTo Mary Elizabeth Bliss
endTime 1850
familyName Taylor
givenName Margaret
husbandOccupation 12th President of the United States
knownAs Peggy Taylor
lifestyle domestic and family‑oriented
livedDuring 19th century
maritalStatus married
notableCharacteristic poor health during time in the White House
shunned publicity
notableFor delegating White House social duties to her daughter
private and retiring nature as First Lady
politicalPartyOfHusband Whig Party
positionHeld First Lady of the United States
predecessor Sarah Childress Polk
relative Mary Elizabeth Bliss
religion Presbyterianism
linked to: Presbyterian
residence Kentucky
Louisiana
Washington, D.C.
White House
role White House hostess
sexOrGender female
spouse Zachary Taylor
startTime 1849
successor Abigail Fillmore

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Abigail Fillmore precededBy Margaret Taylor (as First Lady of the United States)