Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Last Living Grandchild of President John Tyler, Dies at 96

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Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Last Living Grandchild of President John Tyler, Dies at 96
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Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last surviving grandson of President John Tyler, passed away at age 96. He was part of a remarkable family lineage spanning nearly the entire history of the United States, with his ancestors including the 10th president and other notable figures. Tyler was a businessman, philanthropist, and a key figure in restoring his family’s historic plantation in Virginia.

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