Presidents and First Ladies Trivia

[Donna McCreary]

I have never heard this particular description of Rachel either. I recall reading that when young, Rachel was a beauty. She obviously became more of a full-figured gal later in life. Rachel was a Presbyterian by faith, and a devote student of the Bible. She is one of my favorite historical characters.

One account that I read reported that Andrew was so bitter about Rachel's death, that he cared little for the social life of the presidency. During his inaugural festivities, things became rowdy, and he allowed folks to take whatever they wanted out of the White House - food, dishes, silverware, furniture - anything they could carry out.

Regarding me having the same sources - - - maybe. It's just nice to put some of the non-Mary Lincoln trivia floating in my head to good use.