Eliza Van Benthuysen Davis

Eliza Van Benthuysen Davis
Davis circa 1859
Born
Eliza Jane Van Benthuysen

(1811-01-23)January 23, 1811
DiedOctober 24, 1863(1863-10-24) (aged 52)
Resting placeBrierfield Plantation
SpouseJoseph Emory Davis (1827–1863; her death)
Parent(s)Benjamin Van Benthuysen
Catherine Freeman
RelativesJefferson Davis (brother-in-law)
Varina Davis (sister-in-law)

Eliza Jane Van Benthuysen Davis (January 23, 1811 – October 24, 1863) was an American planter, letter writer, and the châtelaine of Hurricane Plantation. She was married to Joseph Emory Davis, the older brother of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.


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