Hannah Hoes Van Buren (born Hoes; March 8, 1783 – February 5, 1819) was the wife of the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. She died from tuberculosis in 1819, before Martin Van Buren became President. He never remarried and was one of the few Presidents to be unmarried while in office. During Martin Van Buren's term, his daughter-in-law, Angelica, acted as performed the role of hostess of the White House and First Lady of the United States. Other websites Biography of Hannah Hoes Van Buren at whitehouse.gov Hannah Van Buren at C-SPAN's First Ladies: Influence & Image 1783 births 1819 deaths Deaths from tuberculosis Martin Van Buren People from New York (state)