Caroline Harrison
Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison (October 1, 1832 - October 25, 1892) was the wife of Benjamin Harrison. She was the First Lady of the United States from 1889 until her death in 1892.
Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison | |
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| First Lady of the United States | |
| In role March 4, 1889 – October 25, 1892 | |
| President | Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | Frances Cleveland |
| Succeeded by | Mary McKee (acting) |
| President General, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution | |
| In office 1890–1892 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Mary Virginia Ellet Cabell (Vice President Presiding) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1832 Oxford, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 1892 (aged 60) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Occupation | First Lady of the United States |
Her birthplace was Oxford, Ohio. Her parents were Mary Potts Neal and Dr. John W. Scott. She met the young Ben when he was a student at Miami University. They married on October 20, 1853. They had three children. Their first child was Russell Benjamin (1854-1936). Their second child was Mary Scott (1856-1930). Their third child was a daughter, born in 1861. In the same year, their third child died.
When her husband became the President of the United States in 1889, they both moved to the White House. Caroline gave stylish parties. She became sick with tuberculosis. She could not participate in social functions after that. She died of tuberculosis on October 25, 1892.
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