Genealogy of the Wives of the American Presidents and Their First Two Generations of Descent

"This reference work traces the lineage of all presidents' wives, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush. Some of the women are connected to one another through commen ancestry, sometimes even through royal blood - for example, the bloodlines of Laura Bush and Abigail Adams join at King Henry II and can then be traced to King Pepin the Short, born in 714. Several others can be traced back to King John, William the Conqueror, Charlemagne, and Lady Godiva." "The work includes not only ancestors but offspring, listing children and grandchildren for each woman. Dates of birth, death, and marriage of ancestors, children and grandchildren are included where known."--Jacket.