[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1854]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                200TH BIRTHDAY OF ELIZA McCARDLE JOHNSON

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                           HON. DAVID P. ROE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, today I recognize the birthplace 
of Mrs. Eliza McCardle Johnson, born October 4, 1810 in Washington 
County in Tennessee. October 4, 2010 will mark her 200th birthday.
  Eliza's birthplace is the present day site of McCarty Cemetery, 
Telford, TN on Highway 11-E, just four miles west of Jonesborough, 
Tennessee.
  In May of 1827, Eliza McCardle married Andrew Johnson, who went on to 
become the Governor of Tennessee, the Vice-President of the United 
States, and eventually, the 17th President of the United States.
  Ms. Eliza became the First Lady of Tennessee and the First Lady of 
the United States. She stood by her husband and served as his faithful 
advisor until her death.
  Even today, the Andrew Johnson Historical Museum is located in 
Greeneville, TN, where the Johnsons established their home.
  Madam Speaker, I recognize and honor the First Lady of Tennessee, 
Mrs. Eliza McCardle Johnson, born in Washington County. I am proud to 
reside in east Tennessee, the same dwelling place as her and her 
husband.

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