The current media is filled with stories of blonde heiress Paris Hilton and her madcap shenanigans on an almost daily basis. However, America's preoccupation with wealthy young heiresses is nothing new and there have been others who filled gossip headlines long before Paris Hilton was even born.
One example of this is Jeannette Jerome, otherwise known as "Jennie". Born on January 9, 1954, se was the daughter of Leonard Jerome, a prominent New York financier and his wife Clarissa, who was herself the daughter of a landowner and state assemblyman. Rumor had it that Jennie was named after the Swedish soprano Jennie Lind. The dark-haired, doe-eyed Jennie was one of the most notable and fashionable
beauties of her day and her goings-on were anxiously followed by those interested in society gossip.
It was for her first marriage that she is primarily remembered. In 1874, Jennie Jerome wed Lord Randolph Churchill, becoming the titled "Lady Randolph Churchill". The two had met a year previously, at a ball, prior to their marriage. Her greatest claim to lasting fame, however, is that one of the two sons she bore her husband turned out to be Winston Churchill. Jennie was definitely a "hands off" type of mother, common in society women of that time, but her son Winston had tremendous affection for her.
One example of this is Jeannette Jerome, otherwise known as "Jennie". Born on January 9, 1954, se was the daughter of Leonard Jerome, a prominent New York financier and his wife Clarissa, who was herself the daughter of a landowner and state assemblyman. Rumor had it that Jennie was named after the Swedish soprano Jennie Lind. The dark-haired, doe-eyed Jennie was one of the most notable and fashionable
beauties of her day and her goings-on were anxiously followed by those interested in society gossip.
It was for her first marriage that she is primarily remembered. In 1874, Jennie Jerome wed Lord Randolph Churchill, becoming the titled "Lady Randolph Churchill". The two had met a year previously, at a ball, prior to their marriage. Her greatest claim to lasting fame, however, is that one of the two sons she bore her husband turned out to be Winston Churchill. Jennie was definitely a "hands off" type of mother, common in society women of that time, but her son Winston had tremendous affection for her.
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