Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)

Sally Campbell Preston McDowell Thomas Miller (1821-1895)
MSA SC 3520-2259
First Lady of Maryland, 1842

Born:  April 30, 18211
Mother:  Susana Smith Preston2
Father:  Governor James McDowell of Virginia3
Marriage:  June 8, 1841 to Governor Francis Thomas at the McDowell home in Virginia4
Divorce:  enacted February 14, 1846 from Governor Francis Thomas5
Second Marriage:  October 3, 1856 to Reverend John Miller in Lexington, VA6
Children:  2 daughters with her second husband7
Died:  April 21, 18958

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