Jane Means Appleton. was the wife of Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States. She is descended from Samuel Appleton as follows:

Samuel Appleton 1586-1670
Judith Everhard

Major Isaac Appleton 1664-1747
Priscilla Baker 1675-1731

Isaac Appleton 1704-1794
Elizabeth Sawyer 1709-1785

Francis Appleton 1733-1816
Elizabeth Hubbard

Jesse Appleton 1772-1819
Elisabeth Means

Janes Means Appleton 1806-1863
Franklin Pierce