The Most Impactful First Daughters in History

4. Mary Garfield


Mary "Mollie" Garfield was born in 1867. She was the daughter of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, and First Lady Lucretia Garfield. She witnessed her father's assassination when she was just 14 years old. This incident had a profound impact on her life. But Mollie did not give up. She moved forward and became one of the first women to enroll in Williams College. She later married Joseph Stanley-Brown, her father's personal secretary, and chose a quiet and simple life. Mollie also played an important role in preserving her father's memories.