Legally a slave, Julia Chinn, actually lived as the wife of this 19th century politician.
- Vice-President Garret Hobart
- Vice-President Richard Johnson
- Senator Henry Clay
- Senator Stephen Douglas
Legally a slave, Julia Chinn, actually lived as the wife of this 19th century politician.
Vice-President Richard Johnson who served in Martin Van Buren’s administration. Johnson and Chinn had two daughters. Chinn ran the household during Johnson’s absence and served as official hostess for the 5,000 guests to a barbecue in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette.
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