Julia Boggs Dent

Full Name: Julia Boggs Dent Grant
Born: January 26, 1826
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri
Father: Fredrick T. Dent
Mother: Ellen Wrenshall Dent
President: Ulysses S. Grant
Children: Four; 3 boys, 1 girl
Education: Mrs. Mauros' Boarding School in St. Louis
Religion: Methodist
Died: December 14, 1902
Place of Death: Washington, D.C.
Interesting Facts:
Born to a slave-owning family on a plantation called 'Hardscrabble'.
She was 43 when she moved into the White House.
Julia loved high priced jewels: diamonds were her favorites.
Julia's (Nellie's) dress cost 5,000 dollars. She had 8 bridesmaids, 2 hundred guests, and presents that included a 5 hundred dollar handkerchief.