John
TYLER
Born
29 March 1790
,
Charles City, Virginia, USA
Died
18 January 1862
,
Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Born: 29 March 1790 in Charles City, Virginia, USA
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John married Letitia CHRISTIAN 29 March 1813 in Cedar Grove Plantation, Virginia, USA . The couple had (at least) 8 children.
Letitia CHRISTIAN was born 12 November 1790 in Cedar Grove Plantation, Virginia, USA. Letitia died 10 September 1842 in Washington, DC, USA.
John married (2) Julia GARDINER 25 June 1844 in Manhattan, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Julia GARDINER was born 4 May 1820 in Gardiner's Island, New York, USA. Julia died 10 July 1889 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
John TYLER died 18 January 1862 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
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Occupation
Recorded occupation: President of the United States
Spouse & Children of John TYLER
John TYLER married 
Letitia CHRISTIAN
Marriage date: 29 March 1813
Marriage place: Cedar Grove Plantation, Virginia, USA
Letitia CHRISTIANMarriage date: 29 March 1813
Marriage place: Cedar Grove Plantation, Virginia, USA
Children of John TYLER and Letitia CHRISTIAN
Mary TYLERBorn: 15 April 1815, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Died: 17 June 1847, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Died: 17 June 1847, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Robert TYLER John TYLER Letitia TYLER Elizabeth TYLERBorn: 11 July 1823,
Died: 1 June 1850,
Died: 1 June 1850,
Anne Contesse TYLERBorn: 5 April 1825,
Died: July 1825,
Died: July 1825,
Alice TYLERBorn: abt. 1827,
Died: abt. 1854, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: abt. 1854, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Tazewell TYLERBorn: 6 December 1830, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Died: 8 January 1874, San Francisco, California, USA
Died: 8 January 1874, San Francisco, California, USA
John TYLER married Julia GARDINER
Marriage date: 25 June 1844
Marriage place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Julia GARDINERMarriage date: 25 June 1844
Marriage place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Children of John TYLER and Julia GARDINER
David Gardiner TYLERBorn: 12 July 1846, East Hampton, Suffolk, New York, USA
Died: 5 September 1927, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Died: 5 September 1927, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John Alexander TYLERBorn: 7 April 1848, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Died: 1 September 1883, Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory
Died: 1 September 1883, Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory
Julia Gardiner TYLERBorn: 15 December 1849, Sherwood Forest, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Died: 8 May 1871, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, USA
Died: 8 May 1871, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, USA
Lachlan TYLER Lyon Gardiner TYLERBorn: 24 August 1853, Sherwood Forest, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Died: 12 February 1935, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Died: 12 February 1935, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Robert Fitzwalter TYLER Margaret TYLERBorn: 20 June 1860, Hampton, Virginia, USA
Died: 30 June 1947, Elliston, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Died: 30 June 1947, Elliston, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
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Birth — 179029 March 1790
Charles City, Virginia, USA
Biography
JOHN TYLER, the tenth President of the United States, and was born in Charles City County, Va., March 29, 1790. He was the favored child of affluence and high social position. At the early age of twelve, John entered William and Mary College, and graduated with much honor when but seventeen years old. After graduating, he devoted himself with great assiduity to the study of law, partly with his father and partly with Edmund Randolph, one of the most distinguished lawyers of Virginia.
At nineteen years of age, he commenced the practice of law. His success was rapid and astonishing. It is said that three months had not elapsed ere there was scarcely a case on the docket of the court in which he was not retained. When but twenty-one years of age, he was almost unanimously elected to a seat in the State Legislature. He connected himself with the Democratic party, and warmly advocated the measures of Jefferson and Madison. For live successive years he was elected to the Legislature,...Read full story
Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties, Iowa, Chapman Pub Co, 1894
JOHN TYLER, the tenth President of the United States, and was born in Charles City County, Va., March 29, 1790. He was the favored child of affluence and high social position. At the early age of twelve, John entered William and Mary College, and graduated with much honor when but seventeen years old. After graduating, he devoted himself with great assiduity to the study of law, partly with his father and partly with Edmund Randolph, one of the most distinguished lawyers of Virginia.
At nineteen years of age, he commenced the practice of law. His success was rapid and astonishing. It is said that three months had not elapsed ere there was scarcely a case on the docket of the court in which he was not retained. When but twenty-one years of age, he was almost unanimously elected to a seat in the State Legislature. He connected himself with the Democratic party, and warmly advocated the measures of Jefferson and Madison. For live successive years he was elected to the Legislature,...Read full story
Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties, Iowa, Chapman Pub Co, 1894
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1813 Marriage / PartnerJohn TYLER and Letitia CHRISTIAN 29 March 1813, Cedar Grove Plantation, Virginia, USA
He was 23 years old.
1815 Birth of ChildMary TYLER was born 15 April 1815, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 25 years old.
1816 Birth of ChildRobert TYLER was born 9 September 1816, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 26 years old.
1819 Birth of ChildJohn TYLER was born 27 April 1819, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 29 years old.
1821 Birth of ChildLetitia TYLER was born 11 May 1821, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 31 years old.
1830 Birth of ChildTazewell TYLER was born 6 December 1830, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 40 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties, Iowa, Chapman Pub Co, 1894
1841 - April 4 - John Tyler (1790-1862) becomes 10th President of the United States.
Elected vice president on the Whig ticket in 1840, Tyler succeeded to the presidency on Harrison's death. His strict-constructionist views soon caused a split with the Henry Clay wing of the Whig party and a stalemate on domestic questions. Tyler's more considerable achievements were his support of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty with Britain and his success in bringing about the annexation of Texas.
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Elected vice president on the Whig ticket in 1840, Tyler succeeded to the presidency on Harrison's death. His strict-constructionist views soon caused a split with the Henry Clay wing of the Whig party and a stalemate on domestic questions. Tyler's more considerable achievements were his support of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty with Britain and his success in bringing about the annexation of Texas.
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April 4, 1841
1842 Death of Spouse/PartnerLetitia CHRISTIAN died 10 September 1842, Washington, DC, USA
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1844 Marriage / PartnerJohn TYLER and Julia GARDINER 25 June 1844, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
He was 54 years old.
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1846 Birth of ChildDavid Gardiner TYLER was born 12 July 1846, East Hampton, Suffolk, New York, USA
John was 56 years old.
1847 Death of ChildMary TYLER died 17 June 1847, New Kent, Virginia, USA
John was 57 years old.
1848 Birth of ChildJohn Alexander TYLER was born 7 April 1848, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 58 years old.
1849 Birth of ChildJulia Gardiner TYLER was born 15 December 1849, Sherwood Forest, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 59 years old.
1851 Birth of ChildLachlan TYLER was born 2 December 1851, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 61 years old.
1853 Birth of ChildLyon Gardiner TYLER was born 24 August 1853, Sherwood Forest, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 63 years old.
1856 Birth of ChildRobert Fitzwalter TYLER was born 12 March 1856, Charles City, Virginia, USA
John was 65 years old.
1860 Birth of ChildMargaret TYLER was born 20 June 1860, Hampton, Virginia, USA (Phoebus)
John was 70 years old.
Burial
Name: John Tyler
Maiden Name:
Event Type: Burial
Event Date: 1862
Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America
Photograph Included: Yes
Birth Date: 29 Mar 1790
Death Date: 18 Jan 1862
Affiliate Record Identifier: 1331
Cemetery: Hollywood Cemetery
'Find A Grave Index,' Database, FamilySearch : accessed 28 June 2015), John Tyler, 1862; Burial, Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America, Hollywood Cemetery; citing record ID 1331, Find a Grave
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Name: John Tyler
Maiden Name:
Event Type: Burial
Event Date: 1862
Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America
Photograph Included: Yes
Birth Date: 29 Mar 1790
Death Date: 18 Jan 1862
Affiliate Record Identifier: 1331
Cemetery: Hollywood Cemetery
'Find A Grave Index,' Database, FamilySearch : accessed 28 June 2015), John Tyler, 1862; Burial, Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America, Hollywood Cemetery; citing record ID 1331, Find a Grave
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Death — 186218 January 1862
Richmond, Virginia, USA
He died at the age of 71.
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Hollywood Cemetery Richmond Richmond City Virginia, USA
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Last updated: 3/27/2025 2:16:09 PM
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The state of Virginia was named after England's Queen Elizabeth I. In the early 1600's, all of North America that was not Spanish or French was then called 'Virginia' in honor of 'The Virgin Queen,' and the earliest English colonial expeditions were sent by the Virginia Company of London. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1788 - Crown Colony of Virginia
June 25, 1788 - Virginia becomes 10th U.S. state
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