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John Tyler’s Sherwood Forest

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Feather Foster

Nestled in the northern part of Virginia’s Tidewater Peninsula, midway between its original capital of Williamsburg, and Richmond, its capital since 1780, is the retirement house of John Tyler, 10th President of the United States. It has been in the … Continue reading →

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Poor Ex-FLOTUS Julia Tyler

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Feather Foster

Literally. Rich FLOTUS Julia Gardiner Tyler Julia Gardiner (1820-1869) was a wealthy New Yorker. Her father, David Lyon Gardiner owned considerable property in Long Island. Her mother, Juliana MacLachlan was the only child of an even wealthier brewer. Julia and … Continue reading →

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President John Tyler Elopes!

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Feather Schwartz Foster

John Tyler was a man of Firsts.  The First Vice President-to-President, the First President to remarry, and the President with the most children – fourteen. The President John Tyler became President in April, 1841, only one month after William Henry … Continue reading →

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