Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Preserver of Virginia History and Grandson of 10th US President, Dies at 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, preserver of Virginia history and grandson of 10th US president, dies at 96

The last living grandson of U.S. President John Tyler born 83 years after his grandfather left the White House in 1845 has died.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of 10th US president, dies at 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler died on Sunday

Last living grandson of 10th U.S. President John Tyler, a link to a bygone era, dies at 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler's grandfather left the Oval Office more than 179 years ago.

Grandson of 10th US President John Tyler, who left the White House 180 years ago, dies at 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the son of President Tyler's 13th child, Lyon Gardiner Tyler, died on Sunday evening at a Virginia nursing home, ending the last living link to an 18th-century presidential administration.