Hannah Hoes Van Buren was the wife of the eighth United States President, Martin Van Buren. Hannah was a modest and unassuming woman, content to stay at home and raise a family.
Background
She and her future husband had grown up together in the small Dutch immigrant community of Kinderhook, New York, and were distant cousins. Their families were close friends; Van Buren’s parents had been sponsors at Hannah’s baptism at the local Dutch reformed church.
Personality
Quotes from others about the person
"She was a sincere Christian, a dutiful child, tender mother, affectionate wife". - Inscription on Hannah Van Buren's tombstone.