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First Ladies - States - Governors' Wives

States' first ladies - wives of governors of states within the United States.
First Ladies/Official Hostesses of Maryland
Online exhibit of thirteen portraits owned by the state, from Queen Henrietta Maria (for whom Maryland is named) through 18th, 19th and 20th century wives of governors, including Elinor Judefind (Mrs. Spiro T.) Agnew.
First Ladies of Illinois
List of the wives of Illinois Governors, 1818-1921. Many with photos or portraits. No biographies, unfortunately.

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