He also recounted his remarkable generational links to John Tyler, who ascended to the presidency in 1841 following the death of President William Henry Harrison just 31 days after assuming office.

The recent death of President John Tyler’s grandchild reminds us that the past seems distant but it’s closer than it appears, former history instructor. Bazemore, Jr. writes ...

Harrison Tyler, were separated by only 235 years. John Tyler ascended to the presidency upon the death of William Henry Harrison after 31 days in office. The 10th president served only one term ...

His death was first reported by the online ... His family tree also extends to William Henry Harrison, the first president to die in office and was succeeded by John Tyler. Harrison was born ...

The cause of Tyler's death on Sunday was not immediately ... after unexpectedly assuming the presidency when President William Henry Harrison died in office. President Tyler was the first vice ...

The cause of Tyler’s death on Sunday was not immediately ... unexpectedly assuming the presidency when President William Henry Harrison died in office. President Tyler was the first vice ...