Sophia Dallas
| Sophia Dallas | |
|---|---|
| Second Lady of the United States | |
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In office March 4, 1825 – March 4, 1829 | |
| President | James Polk |
| Preceded by | Letitia Tyler (1841) |
| Succeeded by | Abigail Fillmore |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 25, 1798 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died |
January 11, 1869 (aged 70) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | George Dallas (1816–1864) |
Sophia Chew Nicklin Dallas (June 25, 1798 – January 11, 1869) was the wife of Vice President George Mifflin Dallas who served under President James K. Polk. She was the daughter of Philadelphia merchant Philip Nicklin and Julianna Nicklin (née Chew),[1] and the granddaughter of Benjamin Chew.[2]
George and Sophia Dallas wed in 1816 and had eight children. Mrs. Dallas disliked Washington, D.C., and during her husband's term as Vice President, remained mostly in Philadelphia except for occasional visits to the capital.[3]
Juliana Chew (Mrs. Philip Nicklin), mother of Sophia Dallas
References
- ↑ Sophia Chew Nicklin Dallas, 1798-1869 at Find A Grave
- ↑ Stephen James Ferris - Mrs. Philip Nicklin
- ↑ Profile, George Mifflin Dallas, 11th Vice President (1845-1849), US Senate Website
| Honorary titles | ||
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| Vacant Title last held by Letitia Tyler |
Second Lady of the United States 1845–1849 |
Vacant Title next held by Abigail Fillmore |
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