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Sophia Dallas

Sophia Chew Nicklin Dallas (June 24, 1798 – January 11, 1869) was the wife of Vice President George Mifflin Dallas, and thus second lady of the United States from 1845 to 1849. She was the daughter of Philadelphia merchant Philip Nicklin and Julianna Nicklin (née Chew), and the granddaughter of Benjamin Chew.[1]

Sophia Dallas
Second Lady of the United States
In role
March 4, 1845 – March 4, 1849
Vice PresidentGeorge M. Dallas
Preceded byLetitia Tyler
Succeeded byAbigail Fillmore
Personal details
Born
Sophia Chew Nicklin

(1798-06-24)June 24, 1798
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 11, 1869(1869-01-11) (aged 70)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, Society Hill, Philadelphia
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1816; died 1864)
Children8

George and Sophia Dallas wed in 1816 and had eight children. Dallas held a disliking for Washington, D.C., and during her husband's term as vice president she remained mostly in Philadelphia except for occasional visits to the capital.[2][failed verification]

References edit

  1. ^ Stephen James Ferris - Mrs. Philip Nicklin
  2. ^ Profile, George Mifflin Dallas, 11th Vice President (1845-1849), U.S. Senate website
Honorary titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Letitia Tyler
Second Lady of the United States
1845–1849
Vacant
Title next held by
Abigail Fillmore

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