(7b) Sarah Jackson

Sarah Yorke Jackson

Websites 

The White House Historical Association: Sarah Yorke Jackson

National Museum of American History

Papers/letters collections

Sarah Yorke Jackson to Emma Y. Donelson

Andrew Jackson to Sarah Yorke Jackson

Sarah Yorke Jackson Gravesite

Fascinating details

• 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.