Caroline Scott Harrison
(1832-1892)
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| Date of Birth | October 1, 1832 |
| Date of Death | October 25, 1892 |
| Place of Birth | Oxford, OH |
| Place of Death | Washington, D. C. |
| Nickname | "Carrie" |
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| Spouses | Benjamin Harrison |
| Number of Children | Two |
Caroline Harrison was born on October 1, 1832, in Oxford, Ohio. She studied at schools in Ohio and had a talent for painting and music. She married future U.S. President Benjamin Harrison in 1853, and they had two children. They moved to Washington, D.C., when he was elected to the Senate, and stayed there throughout his presidency. Caroline died of tuberculosis during her husband's re-election campaign in 1892.
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