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In 1790, John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States, was born in Charles City County, Virginia. Tyler was the first vice president to succeed to the presidency after President William Henry Harrison died in April 1841. Tyler also notably fathered the most children of any President—a total of 15. Read how it's possible that two of his grandchildren are still alive today.