WASHINGTON -- For just about everybody in the U.S., it's a three-day weekend as America celebrates its 139th Presidents Day. While many may be enjoying the break from work, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the grandson of the 10th President of the United States, John Tyler, serves as a living reminder of America's rich history.
Harrison Ruffin Tyler is 91. His grandfather, John Tyler, was president from 1841 to 1845. Despite the passage of time, Harrison Ruffin Tyler maintains a connection to a pivotal moment in American history through his family lineage.
In a reminder of just how young the United States is as a country, Mental Floss' Michele Debczak reports that Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr., grandson of President John Tyler, passed away on September 26, leaving Harrison Ruffin Tyler as the sole surviving grandson.
For many Americans, going two generations back takes them to World War II. For Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr., who died in September, being the grandson of a former president was a unique distinction that set him apart from his peers.
A tweet getting a lot of shares claims John Tyler, America's 10th president who was born in 1790, has a living grandson. This surprising fact has captured the attention of many, highlighting the longevity and interconnectedness of American history.
Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr., the older of two surviving grandsons of the 10th president of the United States, John Tyler, and part of a remarkable family legacy, passed away recently. His death serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the fleeting nature of life.
John Tyler took office after President William Henry Harrison died suddenly. Now, 175 years after leaving office, his grandson Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr. has died, marking the end of an era for the Tyler family and their unique place in American history.
Tyler died in 1862, but he had 15 children and fathered some late in life. His living grandchildren weren't born until the 1920s, showcasing the enduring impact of the Tyler family lineage across multiple generations.
People Shocked to Learn President John Tyler, Born in 1790, Has a Living Grandson ... People have been shocked to discover President John Tyler's living grandson, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, a living link to a bygone era.
