She is best known for her leading role in the Petticoat affair , which occurred while her husband was serving as Vice President .
Floride Bonneau Calhoun ( February 15 , 1792 -- July 25 , 1866 ) was the wife of prominent U.S. politician John C. Calhoun .
Floride Bonneau Calhoun is best known for Floride Bonneau Calhoun 's leading role in the Petticoat affair , which occurred while her husband was serving as Vice President .
Floride Bonneau Calhoun ( February 15 , 1792 -- July 25 , 1866 ) was the wife of prominent U.S. politician John C. Calhoun .