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.
Re- Although that term wasn't used at the time, Martha Washington was the first First Lady. It was Mrs. John Jay. John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the United State â¦ s Supreme Court (1789 to 1795). Martha Washington wasn't the First Lady at that time.