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Elizabeth Priscilla Cooper Tyler (June 14, 1816 – December 29, 1889) was the official White House hostess and first lady of the United States from 1841 to 1844. She was the daughter-in-law of then-president John Tyler through her marriage to his son Robert Tyler.
Priscilla Cooper Tyler. On June 14, 1816, Elizabeth Priscilla Cooper, better known as Priscilla, was born to parents Thomas and Mary Cooper in New York City. As a young woman, Priscilla followed in her father’s footsteps, beginning an acting career that put her on stages across the country.
Priscilla Cooper Tyler was born in 1816 in New York City, the third of nine children of British tragedian Thomas Abthorpe Cooper and Mary Fairlee Cooper, a popular socialite. An actress, Priscilla made her debut at age three.
31 de may. de 2023 · Priscilla Cooper Tyler was an actress in New York City, but gave up her stage career to marry wealthy Southerner, Robert Tyler. In 1841, the sudden death of President William Henry Harrison led to the ascendency of her father-in-law, Vice President John Tyler, to the presidency.
On June 14, 1816, Elizabeth Priscilla Cooper, better known as Priscilla, was born to parents Thomas and Mary Cooper in New York City. As a young woman, Priscill...
Elizabeth Priscilla Cooper Tyler (June 14, 1816 – December 29, 1889) was the official White House hostess and first lady of the United States from 1841 to 1844. She was the daughter-in-law of then-president John Tyler through her marriage to his son Robert Tyler.
7 de jul. de 2023 · Tyler turned to daughter-in-law Priscilla to become first lady after his wife Letitia suffered a stroke and died. Priscilla’s youth, levity and vivacious personality made her a celebrity.
