Presidents and First Ladies Trivia

[RJNorton]

Thank you, Anita! Very interesting.

Here is what it says in Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow. (p. 808)

"Washington had a horror of being buried alive, and around ten o’clock he conveyed this to Lear: “Have me decently buried and do not let my body be put into the vault in less than three days after I am dead.” Lear promised to honor his wish, which consoled Washington, making his breathing a trifle easier. This fear of premature burial was common at the time..."

Who knows!