Caroline Harrison

Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison (October 1, 1832 - October 25, 1892) was the wife of Benjamin Harrison. She was the First Lady of the United States from 1889 until her death in 1892.

Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison
First Lady of the United States
In role March 4, 1889 – October 25, 1892
President	Benjamin Harrison
Preceded by	Frances Cleveland
Succeeded by	Mary McKee (acting)
President General, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
In office 1890–1892
Preceded by	Office Established
Succeeded by	Mary Virginia Ellet Cabell (Vice President Presiding)
Personal details
Born	(1832-10-01)October 1, 1832 Oxford, Ohio, U.S.
Died	October 25, 1892(1892-10-25) (aged 60) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Spouse(s)	Benjamin Harrison (m. 1853)
Occupation	First Lady of the United States

Her birthplace was Oxford, Ohio. Her parents were Mary Potts Neal and Dr. John W. Scott. She met the young Ben when he was a student at Miami University. They married on October 20, 1853. They had three children. Their first child was Russell Benjamin (1854-1936). Their second child was Mary Scott (1856-1930). Their third child was a daughter, born in 1861. In the same year, their third child died.

When her husband became the President of the United States in 1889, they both moved to the White House. Caroline gave stylish parties. She became sick with tuberculosis. She could not participate in social functions after that. She died of tuberculosis on October 25, 1892.

Caroline Harrison Media

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  First Lady Harrison with her daughter, grandchildren, and father John W. Scott.

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  Official White House portrait by Daniel Huntington, 1894

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  "A White House Orchid" by Caroline Harrison

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  Out building of Berkeley Lodge in the Adirondacks, where Caroline stayed as part of her tuberculosis treatment

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  Caroline Harrison's grave marker in Indianapolis, Indiana