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.
1 Occupation: First Lady of the United States. 2  Born: June 2, 1731 at Chestnut Grove Plantation, Virginia. 3  Died: May 22, 1802 at Mount Vernon, Virginia. 4  Best known for: The original First Lady of the United States as George Washington's wife.