Letitia Tyler was born on November 12, 1790, in Charles City County, Virginia. She was the first wife of John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States, and served as First Lady from 1841 until her death. Known for her quiet and reserved nature, Letitia managed the White House and supported her husband’s political career, though she rarely appeared in public due to poor health. She died on September 10, 1842, making her one of the few U.S. First Ladies to pass away while in the White House.