The First Ladies of the United States Ranked Poorest to Richest

This article was originally published at Lizanest.com.

First Ladies didn’t all start life in the same place—and honestly, that’s what makes their stories so interesting. Some grew up with almost nothing, helping support their families from a young age. Others were surrounded by comfort, property, and all the advantages money could buy. What you’ll see is a wide mix: teachers, farmers’ daughters, heiresses, businesswomen, and everything in between. Here’s the full list of every U.S. First Lady, ranked from the most financially limited beginnings to the most financially privileged—before the White House changed anything.