0
According to our history books his first wife was Sarah Knox Taylor. His second wife was Varina Banks Howell.
Additional information from a member of the Davis family.
First wife
Sarah Knox Taylor, daughter of future President Zachary Taylor. They were married in June 1835. Three months later Jefferson and Sarah caught the fever. Sarah died.
Second wife (Jefferson Davis did not discuss this marriage in public. If you are a student taking a test, it would be smart not to include this marriage)
Novella Black Hawk, adopted daughter of Chief Black Hawk. After his wife's death, the the distraught Jefferson left his home and planed to never return. He wanted the solitude of his cabin in the woods several hundred miles away. He sent Moley, one of his slaves, on ahead to prepare the cabin for his return. On his way to the cabin, Jefferson had an accident. A half-breed named Novella found him and nursed him back to health. Novella helped Jefferson get to his cabin and within six weeks they were married. About nine months later, Novella died in child birth. The child lived. A boy. Jefferson named him Finis.
Last wife
Varina Banks Howell daughter of William Howell and Margaret Kempe. They were married on February 26, 1845. Only one of her six children survived her.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoSarah Knox Taylor was the first wife of Jefferson Davis.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoJefferson Davis' first wife was Sarah Knox Taylor who died of malaria in September, 1835.
Her father Zachary Taylor blamed him for her death, but Davis was not responsible.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agofirst wife:Sarah knox Taylor
second wife:varina Davis
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoVarina Howell Davis.
Varina Howell was Jefferson Davis' second wife. Sarah Knox Taylor was his first.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoVarina Howell Davis
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoWhich one do you mean? He had two.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoVarina Howell
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do cavemen have wifes?
yes they do have wifes
What was Alexander Hamiltons wifes name?
His wifes name was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.
Thomas Jefferson Life?
he was the third presidenthe also wrote the declaration of independencewas in the house of burgessesfounded the university of virginaand purchased Louisiana from the frenchi got these all right off the web and from my social studies text book.
What was John F. Kennedy the peresidents wifes name?
he had 56 wifes in 1 year
What is Dale Earnhardt's wifes name?
dale Earnhardt sr.'s wifes name is tereasa Houston
What was Jeffersons wifes name?
Martha wayles skelton Jefferson by:billy rogers
How many wifes did Thomas Jefferson had?
4
What was Tomas Jefferson wifes name?
Martha Wayles.
What was jeffersons wifes maiden name?
Her maiden name was Wayles. Prior to marrying Jefferson, she was married to Mr. Skelton, who died. So, at her marriage to Jefferson, she was technically Martha Wayles Skelton.
What was thomas jeffersons wifes maiden name?
Her maiden name was Wayles. Prior to marrying Jefferson, she was married to Mr. Skelton, who died. So, at her marriage to Jefferson, she was technically Martha Wayles Skelton.
What was Ronald regan's wifes name?
His first wife was actress Jane Wyman. His second wife was Nancy Regan.
What was Myles Standish's wifes first name?
His first wifes name was Rose, maiden name unknown, and his second wifes name was Barbara, her maiden name also unknown. Rose died during the first winter and Barbara survived her husband and had seven kids
Do cavemen have wifes?
yes they do have wifes
How many wifes did Einstein have?
24 wifes
What were the problems on the Great Plains during the late 19th century?
A problom that farmers faced during the last half of the 19Th century was cheating wifes.
Who many wifes did King Tutankhamun have?
he had more then 20 wifes
Did shoshone have one wife or many wifes?
14 wifes
