Benjamin Harrison and Caroline Harrison

Caroline Harrison and Benjamin Harrison were married for 39 years. They dated for 2 years after getting together in 1852. After a 1 year engagement they were married in Oct 1853. 39 years later Caroline Harrison died, leaving behind her partner and 2 chil

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Benjamin Harrison

President of the United States, 1889-1893

(1833-1901) · aged 67

Caroline Harrison

American politician

(1832-1892) · aged 60

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Personal profiles	Benjamin Harrison and Caroline Harrison
Relationship type	Married
Relationship status	Partner Died
Start date	1852
End date	Oct 1892
Where/how first met	College
View	WDW profile
Couple ID	2024703
Reference	Google

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1850s

1850

Benjamin and Caroline hooked up together.
Benjamin 16, Caroline 17

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1852

The couple got engaged.
Benjamin 18, Caroline 19

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Oct 1853

Benjamin Harrison and Caroline Harrison celebrated their wedding day.
Benjamin 20, Caroline 21

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12 Aug 1854

Benjamin and Caroline had a child together.
Benjamin 20, Caroline 21

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3 Apr 1858

Benjamin and Caroline had a child together.
Benjamin 24, Caroline 25

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1890s

Oct 1892

The couple broke up.
Benjamin 59, Caroline 60

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Russell Benjamin Harrison info 1st child Male b. 12 Aug 1854 d. 13 Dec 1936 · Age: 82 (at death) · 1854-1936 · American politician

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Mary Harrison McKee info 2nd child Female b. 3 Apr 1858 d. 28 Oct 1930 · Age: 72 (at death) · 1858-1930 · First Lady of the United States from 1892 to 1893

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