Mays Family Tree - Person Sheet
Birth Date15 May 1860
Death Date6 Aug 1914 Age: 54
Death PlaceWashington, D.C., USA
Death Memoin the White House
OccupationFirst Lady of the United States
Cause of DeathBright’s Disease
FatherRev. Samuel Edward AXSON
MotherMargaret Jane HOYT (1838-1881)
Misc. Notes
Ellen Louis Axson Wilson was the first wife of President Woodrow Wilson and died in the White House.
While First Lady she found time for painting among other social responsibilities. The quality of her paintings was said to compare favorably with professional art of the period. Mrs. Wilson painted and drew sketches in a studio set up on the third floor of the White House, donating much of her work to charity.
While First Lady she found time for painting among other social responsibilities. The quality of her paintings was said to compare favorably with professional art of the period. Mrs. Wilson painted and drew sketches in a studio set up on the third floor of the White House, donating much of her work to charity.
Spouses
Birth Date28 Dec 1856
Birth PlaceStaunton, Augusta Co., VA, USA
Death Date3 Feb 1924 Age: 67
Death PlaceWashington, D.C., USA
EducationPrinceton University, B.A.; Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D
OccupationPresident of Princeton Univeristy 1902-1910; Governor of New Jersey 1911-1913
OccupationPolitician
Misc. Notes
The 28th President of the United States (1902-1910), Democrat Woodrow Wilson is the only U.S. President to hold a Ph.D. degree.
Family ID10812
Marr Date24 Jun 18855332
Marr PlaceSavannah, GA
Marr Memoat the home of the bride's paternal grandfather