President Van Buren and his wife Hannah Hoes had four surviving children, all boys. Born over the course of their short 12-year marriage, the youngest was two when Hannah passed away in 1819. Hannah’s relatives raised the children mostly separate from Van Buren, and most of our knowledge of the four sons comes from their adult lives. The evidence we have suggests they and Van Buren were quite close in later years. You can follow the links below to learn more info about each of them! ![]() NPS Photo Abraham Van Buren1807-1873 Oldest Son, West Point Graduate, and Mexican-American War Soldier ![]() NPS Photo John Van Buren1810-1866 Lawyer, Attorney General of New York, and Free Soil Politician ![]() Wikicommons Image Martin Van Buren Jr.1812-1855 Secretary, Father's Companion, and Victim of Tuberculosis ![]() Appears in "Van Buren Wizard of O.K. & 8th USA President" by Ted Welles, published 1987. Smith Thompson Van Buren1817-1876 Youngest Son, Lawyer, and Home Remodeler |
Last updated: July 29, 2024