John Tyler

10th President

1790-1862

Whig (though he was later exiled and became a Democrat)

Became President when Harrison died

Helped to establish trade with China and other Asian countries

Birthplace: Charles City, VA

John Tyler, Jr. was born here on March 29th, 1790.  It is named "Greenway Plantation".  It is privately owned today, but the grave of his father, Judge John Tyler, Sr., is located on the grounds.

Home: Charles City, VA

John Tyler lived here from 1842-1862.  Legend says, that a ghost known as "The Gray Lady" haunts the home.  The grounds also contain gardens, and a cemetery, where many of his pets are interred.  The house is named "Sherwood Forest Plantation".  It is now home to his grandson, Harrison Ruffin Tyler.

Gravesite: Richmond, VA

John Tyler died in 1862, and was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, due to the Civil War.  (He wished to be buried at Sherwood Forest, but the ongoing Civil War prevented that from becoming a reality).