Stover, Mary Johnson (1832–1883)

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Stover, Mary Johnson (1832–1883)

American first daughter. Name variations: Mary Johnson Brown. Born Mary Johnson in 1832; died 1883; dau. of Eliza McCardle Johnson (1810–1876) and Andrew Johnson (1808–1875, 17th president of US, 1865–69); sister of Martha Johnson Patterson (1828–1901); m. Daniel Stover (1826–1864, colonel killed in Civil War); m. William Ramsey Brown (div.); children: (1st m.) 3.

During father's presidency, provided care for mother while her sister handled most of the social duties.

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