Letitia Semple
Letitia "Letty" Christian Semple (née Tyler, May 11, 1821 – December 28, 1907) was an American society lady, educator, and briefly an unofficial First Lady during her father John Tyler's presidency. The National First Ladies' Library named Semple and her sister-in-law Priscilla Tyler "First ladies who never married presidents". Semple served in this role from March to June 1844.
Letitia Semple | |
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Semple in 1850 | |
| Born | Letitia Christian Tyler May 11, 1821 Charles City County, Virginia, United States |
| Died | December 28, 1907 (aged 86) Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Acting as First Lady |
| Spouse | James A. Semple |
| Parent(s) | John Tyler Letitia Christian Tyler |
| Relatives | Priscilla Tyler (sister-in-law) Julia Gardiner Tyler (stepmother) |
Governor Robert Love Taylor described Semple as "The most notable Southern woman surviving the classic old régime".
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