Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-15
Tenth Marriage There Soon to
Be Solemnized.
MIR. olovofand's tho Last The First Was
That of Relative of President hradl-
sons vito and Congressman jackson,
of Virginia.
(The New York Sum-

the late spring or early summer, Will
be the tenth wedding celebrated in the
White House. It will be the first since
President Grover Cleveland was mar
rledin the spring OF 1886.
Old servants of the White House,
VINO have held their positions since the
time of Lincoln, remember WILDLY the
marriages which have taken place in
the Executive Mansion since the war.
From the files OF the old National In
telligencer and from Cher records in
the National Library OF Congress facts
have been gathered concerning the
White House marriages of the past.
Only nine weddings have occurred in
the Presidents house. The first was
that of q Miss Todd. of Philadelphia
a relative of President Madisons wife,
solemnized in the East Room in 1911.
The bridegroom was Edward B. Jack
son, a Representative in Congress from
Virginia, and n great-uncle of Stone
wall Jackson. This Jackson, while in
Congress, fought n duel with Mr.. Epps,
another Virginia Congressman.
The next marriage was that of Pesi-
dent Monroe's daughter Maria, the
bridegroom being her first cousin on
her mothers side. Mr.. Samuel l.. Gou-
verneur, at one time postmaster of New
York. This wedding occurred In March
1920. and was very brilliant entertain
ment, though but a limited number of
guests were invited. The late Mr..
Samuel Gouverneur, of Washington.
was born In the White House of this
marriage, and died in Washington not
very many years ago. His widow and
daughter still live there.
The next couple welded were also
cousins. This marriage occurred in the
Blue Parlor in 1926, John Quincy Adams
being President, and the couple united
were his son and private secretary,
John Adams, and Miss Helen. a niece
OF Mrs. Adams. The wedding took
distinguished company. 1t Is said
that,this match was not wholly agreea-
BILE to President Adams and his family;
but. If so. no mention Of it is made in
his diary. Nothing was left undone to
make the occasion a merry one, and
President Adams SO far relaxed his
usual dignity as to be the best tallSer
at the table at a series of grand dinner
parties which were given at the Execu-
tive Mansion during the week follow
ing.
Two weddings took place at the
White House while jackson was Pres-
dent. First was that Of Miss Mary
Lewis. the daughter of Major Lewis.
General Jackson's intimate friend and
companion in arms. Miss Lewis mar
iiSo 4h. <AIpilOtlSc JOSeDn GVeT PaGeOt.
native of Martinique, who was sec
rotary of the French Legation in this
city In 1886 and 1910. and was Minister
from France to this country from 1912
to 184S. The gossips said that Louis
Philippe appointed him Minister that
ne might look after his wife's property
In Tennessee. Nine. Pageot died over
thirty years ago at Montpelier in
France. She made lovely bride. It Is
recalled. and President Jackson gave
her away.
The other marriage while he lived in
the Executive Mansion was that of
Miss Easten. Of Tennessee, his niece.
and Mr.. Polk of the same State, a
kinsman of President Polk. Old resi-
dents recall that Miss Easten was to
have married Lieutenant Bolton Finch,
or the navy. an Englishman by birth.
VINO IN 1888 had his name changed by
congress to Bolton and died in 1S49
as Commodore William Compton Roi-
ton. He was one or the beaux of the
time. and had been reported engaged
10 several others before he was accept
ca by Miss Easten, who Tilted him at
me last moment, though the day for
the wedding was fixed and the guests
invited MIR. Polk was hurried from
tennessee In his coach and four to
make last appeal. Tradition saws
General jackson advised the change
SAYING to his niece in his emphatic
Wy. rake care, my dear. with love
Hi n,g Is heaven; without, 1t is hell"
The next was on January 81. 1870
When PRESIDENT Tylers daughter. Eliz-
abeth, was married to Mr.. William
waller, OF williamsburg, Va.
president Tyler himself was married
~ ascension Church, New York. but
had his wedding reception in the Eost
Room of the White House IN tba II tta.
part OF June. 1914. having begun his
courtshlp of Miss Julia Gardner y
Oeautiiul young girl Of not more than
~ IN tnat room in the preceding Feb
I Iu at an evening reception on
Washington's Birthday. His f1rst vic
had died in the White House soon 49, wtss
their daughter was married.
NO one remembers a weddino .,
wedding reception in the Execrtivo
Mansion between this time and the
wedding In the East Room on Nav 81
1874, of Miss Nellie Grant and NJ a.
gernon Charles Frederick So1to nc
which was by far the most Ella borato
entertainment of the kind ever held ~,
the White House. i" III
-Four years later Miss Emily platt
niece of Mr.. Hayes, was married ~
General Russell Hastings, formerIv
Regiment of Ohio Volunteers. OF Willy
Mr.. Hayes had been colonel The we'd
ding took place in the Blue Parlor IN
June 10, 1878. This wedding. in f]efar-
ence to the wishes of both bride ana
groom. was as quiet one as possible
Miss Plat had been to Mr.. and Mrs.
Hayes like n daughter, and her own
mother being dead. had long been
member of their family.
Few persons have forgotten the brill
liant marriage ceremony of President
Grover Cleveland and Miss Frances
Folsom in the spring of 1886. 1t was
the first time that President had been
married in the White House.
There has been no wedding since that
time. Miss Mckinley, who IL at pres