Hannah Simpson Grant

1798–1883 (age 85)

mother of U.S. President

Biography

Hannah Simpson Grant, mother of Ulysses S. Grant, was a figure of quiet strength whose guidance helped shape the character of the future President during his formative years. She supported her family through humble perseverance, embodying the virtues of resilience and faith.

Her legacy endures at Spring Grove Cemetery, where she rests in peace, remembered for her steadfast devotion to family and the values that nurtured one of the nation’s most consequential leaders.