The Tyler paradox: when three generations span 235 years of history
Civilizations & Heritage7 min readMarch 15, 2026

The Tyler paradox: when three generations span 235 years of history

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of the 10th US president born in 1790, died in 2025. Three generations, 235 years: a dizzying genealogical record.

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The paradox
02
John Tyler's America
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A son at 63
04
Grandsons in the 20th century
05
Sherwood Forest
06
The last witness
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