the food provided for him. Johnson disliked living in the White House, and she was glad when her husband's term ended. Later life and death The Johnsons returned to Tennessee after leaving the White House in 1869. Their son Robert took his own life later that year. Johnson enjoyed a level of independence after ending her tenure as first lady, sometimes traveling without her husband. When Johnson's husband died, her poor health and her grief prevented her from attending the funeral. She died on January 15, 1876. Her death occurred six months after that of her husband, and she was buried beside him. Legacy Johnson was one of the least active first ladies, playing little role in the political or social aspects of the White House. Her influence was that of an educator and adviser to her husband. References External links Eliza Johnson at 'History of American Women' The White House Web Site National First Ladies' Library Eliza Johnson at C-SPAN's First Ladies: Influence & Image |- 1810 births 1876 deaths 19th-century American women Andrew Johnson family First Ladies and Gentlemen of Tennessee First ladies of the United States People from Greeneville, Tennessee Second ladies of the United States People from Washington County, Tennessee Burials in Tennessee 19th-century deaths from tuberculosis Tuberculosis deaths in Tennessee