One answer is 'turn off the electric lights" ( They were afraid to touch the light switch.)
his wife's name is Carrie Harrison.
Benjamin Harrison was born on August 20, 1833 and died on March 13, 1901. Benjamin Harrison would have been 67 years old at the time of death or 181 years old today.
No. He was the natural son of Benjamin Harrison and and his wife.
she died of tuberculosis
Benjamin Harrison's wife was Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison. They had three children: Russell Benjamin Harrison, Mary Scott Harrison, and Elizabeth Harrison. Caroline was active in various social causes during her husband's presidency, and the family played a significant role in the White House during that time.
Harrison's wife was gravely ill.
Benjamin Harrison's second wife was the widowed niece of his first wife.
President Benjamin Harrison.
Benjamin Harrison's first wife, Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison, died on October 25, 1892. She had been suffering from tuberculosis for several years before her passing. Her death occurred during Harrison's presidency, and it profoundly affected him personally and politically.
Her name was Mary Scott Lord Dimmick; she was twenty-five years younger than him, and the niece of his first wife.
Children with first wife, Caroline Scott Harrison:Russell Benjamin Harrison (August 12, 1854- December 13, 1936)Mary "Mamie" Scott Harrison McKee (April 3, 1858- October 28, 1930 );Children with second wife , Mary Scott Lord:Elizabeth Harrison Walker (February 21, 1897- December 25, 1955)
Benjamin Harrison was married twice. Caroline Harrison, helped fund raise for remodeling the White House and founded the Daughter's of the American Revolution. Mary Dimmick Harrison was the second wife and was 25 years younger than her husband.