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President Tyler has you beat!

Former President John Tyler’s (1790-1862) grandchildren still alive

By Eric Pfeiffer, Yahoo! News
Jan 25, 2012
Former President John Tyler, born 221 years ago, still has two living grandchildren. The one-term president isn't a well-known historical figure; he's probably best remembered for helping to push through the annexation of Texas in 1845, shortly before leaving office.
So, how is it possible that a former president who died 150 years ago would still have direct descendents alive today? As it turns out, the Tyler men were known for fathering children late in life. And that math is pretty outstanding when added up:
John Tyler was born in 1790. He became the 10th president of the United States in 1841 after William Henry Harrison died in office. Tyler fathered Lyon Gardiner Tyler in 1853, at age 63. Then, at the age of 71, Lyon Gardiner Tyler fathered Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr. in 1924 and four years later at age 75, Harrison Ruffin Tyler. Both men are still alive today.
That means just three generations of the Tyler family are spread out over more than 200 years. President Tyler was also a prolific father, having 15 children (8 boys and 7 girls) with two wives.

How many people alive can say "My Grandfather was born in the 18th Century!"?

This is not so difficult for me to believe. I remember all four of my Great Grandparents on my mother's side of the family in the early 1960's. On my Father's side of the family, one of my Great Grandfathers fought in the Civil War and the other was born just before the Civil War.

My GGF was from Blount Co, AL and entered as Private in 1862 at Montevallo, AL in the 29th ALA, Company C (Capt Musgrove) and continued until 1863 then transferred to Robinsons Co and made 1st Lieutenant till war closed. Became Brevet Captain - At the Battle of Peach Tree Creek, (Atlanta) the regiment was cut to pieces. From the original muster strength of 1100 men, less than 90 surrendered at Durham Station, NC.