Julia Gardiner Tyler was the first lady of the United States from June 26, 1844, to March 4, 1845, as the second wife of President John Tyler. A member of the influential Gardiner family, Tyler had many figures as suitors. She met the widowed President Tyler in 1842, and agreed to marry him after he comforted her in the aftermath of her father David Gardiner's death. They married in secret, making her first lady immediately upon their marriage, serving in the role for the final eight months of his presidency.
Julia Gardiner (pictured) married U.S. President John Tyler at the Church of the Ascension in New York, becoming the first lady.
On June 26, in the year 1844, Julia Gardiner (pictured) married U.S. President John Tyler at the Church of the Ascension in New York, becoming the first lady. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of June 26, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on June 26, 1844 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 3 June 2026.
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