- **Born:** January 7, 1800 in Summerhill, [[New York]] - **Parents:** Nathaniel Fillmore (farmer) and Phoebe Millard Fillmore - **Spouse:** Abigail Powers Fillmore (1826-1853, died), Caroline Carmichael McIntosh Fillmore (married 1858) - **Children:** Millard Powers Fillmore (1828-1889), Mary Abigail Fillmore (1832-1854) [both with Abigail] - **Died:** March 8, 1874 (age 74, stroke) - **Highest Office:** 13th President of the [[United States of America (USA)]] (1850-1853) - **Other Notable Positions:** Vice President (1849-1850), U.S. Representative from [[New York]] (1833-1835, 1837-1843), New York State Assemblyman (1829-1831) - **Party Affiliation:** Whig Party (later American "Know Nothing" Party) - **Historical Note:** Last Whig president who assumed office after [[Zachary Taylor]]'s death. Signed the Compromise of 1850, including the controversial Fugitive Slave Act, in attempt to prevent Civil War. Sent Commodore Perry to open trade with [[Japan]]. Self-educated man who rose from poverty to presidency. His support for the Fugitive Slave Act made him unpopular in the North and cost him renomination. Established first permanent White House library.