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Sarah Yorke Jackson
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Birthdate
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07/16/1803
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Death date
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08/23/1887
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President
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Andrew Jackson
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Dates of services
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11/26/1834-03/04/1837
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Relationship to president
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Daughter-in-law
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Other marriages
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Andrew Jackson Jr.
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Websites
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The White House Historical Association: Sarah Yorke Jackson
National Museum of American History
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Papers/letters collections
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Sarah Yorke Jackson to Emma Y. Donelson
Andrew Jackson to Sarah Yorke Jackson
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Historical sites
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Sarah Yorke Jackson Gravesite
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Fascinating details
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- First “first lady” to be the daughter-in-law of a president and first to serve as co-hostess (with Emily Donelson).
- Sarah Yorke served as co-hostess with Emily Donelson, per President Jackson’s request, when Emily’s name became associated with the Peggy Eaton Affair.
- Given her short time in the role, there is little available information about her performance and accomplishments as first lady.
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