Sarah Jackson (née Yorke; July 1805 – August 23, 1887) was an American woman who was the White House hostess and acting first lady of the United States from November 26, 1834, to March 4, 1837.

When Donelson fell ill, Jackson took on the position of White House hostess in its entirety for the remainder of the term.

Her mother Mary Haines Yorke died during a trip to New Orleans in 1820, leaving Sarah and her two sisters orphaned.

[1][5] The president's schedule prevented him from attending the wedding, but the couple was invited to stay at the White House over the following months.

[1][2] This was in part to avoid any potential animosity between them,[1][2] but the decision was primarily to ensure that Donelson's husband remained in the White House as the president's secretary.

[6]: 280 The family arrived at the White House on November 26, 1834,[6]: 281  and Jackson made extensive purchases to replace their lost belongings at the president's expense.

[8] She remained at the White House for the final ten months of President Jackson's term,[2] though she made several lengthy trips, including one to the Hermitage to oversee its reconstruction.

[6]: 347  The family sold the Hermitage to the state of Tennessee in 1856, but Sarah Jackson was allowed to continue living there for the remainder of her life.