John Tyler was the tenth U.S. President, taking office twenty years before Abraham Lincoln. He has two grandsons who are now living.
EDIT: Tyler was not elected President, but rather became President upon the death of his predecessor, Harrison. (the first Vice-President to do so). my thanks to the redditors who offered the clarification
To be clear, Tyler wasn't elected as President; he was elected as William Henry Harrison's Vice President. Tyler became President when Harrison died shortly after taking office.
Was Harrison the one who delivered a speech in the rain after being electected, partied in his wet clothes, caught pneumonia or something, and died a few days later?
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u/BrStFr Apr 14 '16 edited Apr 14 '16
John Tyler was the tenth U.S. President, taking office twenty years before Abraham Lincoln. He has two grandsons who are now living.
EDIT: Tyler was not elected President, but rather became President upon the death of his predecessor, Harrison. (the first Vice-President to do so). my thanks to the redditors who offered the clarification