Wondering if any Freepers here know that there are two living grandsons of President John Tyler? Famous for the “accidency” of his presidency, when newly elected President Harrison died in office and the first test of constitutional succession was made, and the VP Tyler became President. A placeholder in history, the annexation of Texas happened during his 4 years. But for the sheer span of real time with real people— the fact his son by a second late marriage had two sons who survive today— really remarkable. Both are in their 80’s, one still living on the ancestral Tyler home, Sherwood Forest Charles Co. VA
April ‘11 article from Richmond:
thank you for that info