Mary Breckinridge | |
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Second Lady of the United States | |
In role March 4, 1857 – March 4, 1861 | |
Vice President | John C. Breckinridge |
Preceded by | Abigail Fillmore |
Succeeded by | Ellen Hamlin |
Personal details | |
Born | Mary Cyrene Burch August 16, 1826 Georgetown, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | October 8, 1907 New York City, U.S. | (aged 81)
Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
Spouse | |
Children | 6, including Clifton and John |
Mary Cyrene Breckinridge (née Burch; August 16, 1826 – October 8, 1907) was the wife of John C. Breckinridge and served as the second lady of the United States from March 4, 1857, until March 4, 1861, while her husband was the 14th vice president of the United States.