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March 13, 2025
Abigail Powers Fillmore
March 13, 1798
Abigail Powers Fillmore—Born March 13, 1798 (Saratoga County, NY). Died March 30, 1853 (Washington, D.C.).
White House Years: 1850-1853
- First Lady Abigail Fillmore was raised by a single mother on the western frontier, where she and her brother were given an excellent home education.
- Abigail Fillmore’s love for learning stayed with her, and she worked as a teacher even after marrying Millard Fillmore in 1826.
- Staying true to her love for reading, Abigail Fillmore received a special $2000 appropriation from Congress to create a White House library in the oval room on the second floor.
Quote:
- "I am glad to see young girls think they can be useful."
