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

Yahoo! News ^ | January 26, 2012 | Eric Pfeiffer

[rightwingintelligentsia]

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.

[freemama]

That actually a pretty cool fact! Thanks for sharing.

[Mikey_1962]

Yikes!

[mancini]

Wow, interesting! They don’t make sperm like they used to, unless you’re Rod Stewart, of course.

[Chances Are]

Tippecanoe and Tyler too!!!

CA....

[ConorMacNessa]

I guess it goes to show that although there may be snow on the roof there's still fire in the furnace.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[Albion Wilde]

Here's his "come hither" look--kinda cute; like "blue steel." Would fit right into a rock band.

Those grandsons should be researched. They might be carrying the genetic key to a natural form of Viagra.

[ConorMacNessa]

Actually they do - I have hardcore Papally consecrated Irish Catholic sperm - it's known to survive for long periods of time under the most adverse conditions.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[Dr. Sivana]

Wow, interesting! They don’t make sperm like they used to, unless you’re Rod Stewart, of course.
Or Tony Randall

[Albion Wilde]

LOL!! Irish birth control = marry late. You can be sure you will have lots of children anyway.

But — Tyler was English. There must have been a Celt in the woodpile of his family tree.

[RitchieAprile]

This guy one of them?

[Mr. Lucky]

I wanna see what the Tyler women looked like.

[mancini]

Or Tony Randall

Forgot him, LOL!

[kidd]

My best friend in high school had a grandfather who was a slave.

He made it a point that his grandfather was a FREED slave.

Apparently his father was in his early 80s when he was born.

[MissNomer]

Actually, I’m more impressed with his wife.

[mancini]

it's known to survive for long periods of time under the most adverse conditions.

With the help of some Guinness, no doubt? ;-)

[Albion Wilde]

This guy one of them?

LOL! Nah -- his name was originally Tallarico.

[Albion Wilde]

Actually, I’m more impressed with his wife.

Probably like Donald Trump -- he gets older, but the parade of wives stay the same age.

[fungoking]

Most amazing thing....preViagra!

[Albion Wilde]

Actually, I’m more impressed with his wife.

Here are the gals, Letitia Tyler and Julia Tyler! Fifteen children between them. Awesome!

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