Angelica (Singleton) Van Buren (1818-1877)

Mrs Sarah "Angelica" (Singleton) Van Buren; Acting First Lady of the United States

She acted as First Lady of the United States for her father-in-law, Martin Van Buren, his wife, Hannah, having predeceased him. Angelica was a cousin of former First lady Dolley Madison who introduced her to her husband. They were the parents of three sons who were all prominent in New York society but died unmarried.

Parents

Richard Singleton

of Gadsden Plantation, Sumter Co., South Carolina

1776-1852

Rebecca (Coles) Singleton

Mrs Rebecca Travis (Coles) Singleton

1782-1849

Spouse

Abraham Van Buren

Lt.-Col. Abraham Van Buren, Private Secretary to President Van Buren

1807-1873

Children

Singleton Van Buren

of New York City; died unmarried

1841-1879

Martin Van Buren

of 28 West 21st Street, New York City; died unmarried

1844-1885

Travis Coles Van Buren

of New York City; died unmarried

1849-1889

Associated Houses

The White House

Washington D.C.