Meaning bring to an end, finish is from c.1400; intransitive sense come to an end is from 1826. Of stock prices, from 1860. Meaning bring together the parts of (a book, etc.) is from 1560s. Related: Closed; closing.
Wife of the First President. After the war, George Washington was elected the first President of the United States. Although the title wasn't used at the time, this made Martha the first First Lady. She hosted events and started a tradition where she held public receptions every Friday.
Back to President George Washington. Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis in 1759. He was 26. She was a 28 year old widow who had borne four children during her eight year marriage to Daniel Custis 6a. Yet Martha never became pregnant during her 40-year marriage to Washington.