Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Preserver of Virginia History and Grandson of 10th US President, Dies at 96

Column: Death of a president’s descendant puts history in focus

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 Michael G. Bazemore, Jr. writes in a guest column.

Harrison Tyler, grandson of

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, an extraordinary link to the nation's past as the last living grandson of President John Tyler — who left the office 180 years ago — has died at 96.

Grandson of President John Tyler dies

CHARLES CITY, Va. — Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last living grandson of U.S. President John Tyler born 83 years after his grandfather left the White House in 1845, is dead at age 96.

Harrison Tyler, grandson of 1840s president John Tyler, dies at 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, whose family connections to early America were separated by just two generations as grandson of President John Tyler, who served in the 1840s and was born in 1790 during George Washington’s first term, died May 25 at…

Last Surviving Grandson of President John Tyler, Who Took Office in 1841, Dies at 96

When Harrison Ruffin Tyler's grandfather was born 235 years ago in 1790, George Washington had just become the nation's first president

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, final living grandson of 10th President John Tyler, died at 96

The deaths of John Tyler and his grandson, Harrison Tyler, were separated by 235 years.