Mary Jane Goodson Carlisle

Mary Jane Goodson Carlisle (, Goodson; August 28, 1835 – August 4, 1905) was a social leader from Kentucky. As the wife of politician John G. Carlisle, who served as speaker of the House, secretary of the Treasury, and as U.S. senator from Kentucky, Mary Jane Carlisle was prominent in Washington, D.C. social circles for many years. She was the lead author of Mrs. John G. Carlisle's Kentucky Cook Book, published in 1893. She died in 1905.

Early life and education Mary Jane Goodson was born in Covington, Kentucky, on August 28, 1835. She was educated in the Covington schools. was a veteran of the War of 1812 who served several terms in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and was mayor of Covington for four years. He was said to bear a strong resemblance to General Andrew Jackson, both physically and mentally. At the age of 40, he married Hetty Wasson of Covington. one-third of the recipes being devoted to sugar treats.

Family She was the mother of two sons, William Kinkaed Carlisle and Lilbon Logan Carlisle, who both became lawyers.

Death Mary Jane Goodson Carlisle died at her summer home in Bay Shore, West Islip, Long Island, New York on August 4, 1905. Her interment was at Linden Grove Cemetery, Covington, Kentucky.

Selected works Mrs. John G. Carlisle's Kentucky Cook Book: Containing Original Recipes, by Mrs. John G. Carlisle, Mrs. Walter Q. Gresham, Mrs. General Crook, Mrs. W. A. Dudley, and others (1893)