Born October 4, 1810
Wife of President Andrew Johnson

Eliza Johnson was the wife of Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, and served as First Lady from 1865 to 1869. Born in Telford, Tennessee on October 4, 1810, she married Andrew Johnson in 1827 and largely avoided public life. Due to fragile health, she delegated many social duties of the White House to her daughter. Eliza was known for her quiet influence, strong moral character, and support of her husband’s political career. She lived a private life after his presidency and died in Greeneville, Tennessee, in 1876.