In 1849, Abigail Fillmore came to Washington, D.C. as wife of the Vice President; 16 months later, after Zachary Taylor's death at a height of sectional crisis, the Fillmores moved into the White House.
Abigail Fillmore came to Washington, D.C. as wife of the Vice President. This was in 1849.16 months later the Fillmores moved into the White House. This was after Zachary Taylor's death at a height of sectional crisis.