Ulysses S. Grant Wife: Who Was Julia Dent Grant?

Julia Dent Grant was the wife of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. She was born on January 26, 1826, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

Julia Dent Grant was the daughter of a slave-owning family, and she grew up on a plantation called White Haven. Her mother is Ellen Bray Wrenshall and her father is Frederick Dent. She met Ulysses while he was stationed at the nearby military base, and they married in 1848.

Julia Dent Grant was a supportive and influential figure during her husband’s military and political career. She was known for her charm and intelligence, and she often accompanied Ulysses on his campaigns and diplomatic trips.

Julia Dent Grant died on December 14, 1902, at the age of 76. Her children are Frederick Dent Grant, Ulysses S. Grant Jr., Jesse Root Grant and Nellie Grant S. Her memoirs, The Personal Memoirs of Julia Dent Grant were published in 1975.