Mary Tod Lincoln and Varina Davis was known as the first ladies during the Civil War. They both were wives of a rival government between two husbands. Mary Lincoln was the wife of Abraham Lincoln President of the United Stated. Varina Davis was the wife of Jefferson Davis the President of the Confederate States of America. Mary Lincoln was a smart educated woman. She grew up around politicians and sat at the same dinner table with them. We can see why Abraham a self-taught lawyer would find interest in her. Even though they were absolutely different they still married. Mary had confidence that her husband would win the election if he ran for President. Which he did, very ecstatic to know that he won, he shared the good news with his wife.