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Abigail Fillmore (née Powers; March 13, 1798 – March 30, 1853), wife of President Millard Fillmore, was the first lady of the United States from 1850 to 1853. She began work as a schoolteacher at the age of 16, where she took on Millard Fillmore, who was two years her junior, as a student.
Abigail Fillmore (born March 13, 1798, Stillwater, New York, U.S.—died March 30, 1853, Washington, D.C.) was the American first lady (1850–53), the wife of Millard Fillmore, 13th president of the United States. Powers was the last of the first ladies born in the 1700s.
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Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about Abigail Fillmore, the first lady who taught her husband Millard Fillmore and created a White House library. Find out how she supported his political career, coped with her health issues and died young.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Abigail Powers Fillmore, the first First Lady to have a job after marriage and a passionate reader and musician. She was the wife of President Millard Fillmore and served as First Lady from 1850 to 1853.
Learn about the life and achievements of Abigail Fillmore, the wife of President Millard Fillmore and the eleventh First Lady of the United States. Find out about her family, education, marriage, political involvement, and legacy.
Abigail Powers Fillmore. Years of service: 1850-1853. Born: 1798. Unlike most wealthy, privileged first ladies who preceded her, Abigail Powers grew up in poverty after her father’s death. Abigail was teaching school in Sempronius, New York, when Millard Fillmore became one of her students.
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Abigail Powers Fillmore was the wife of President Millard Fillmore and a partner in his political career. She established the White House library, hosted cultural events, and influenced her husband's policies on slavery and education.
