David Gardiner Tyler
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David Gardiner Tyler (July 12, 1846 – September 5, 1927) was an American politician and the ninth child and fourth son of John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States.
American politician
David Gardiner Tyler | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Lawson |
| Succeeded by | William A. Young |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office December 6, 1899 – January 13, 1904 | |
| Preceded by | Manly H. Barnes |
| Succeeded by | George W. Anderson Arthur C. Harman |
| In office December 2, 1891 – December 6, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | L. M. Nance |
| Succeeded by | Manly H. Barnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1846-07-12)July 12, 1846 East Hampton, New York |
| Died | September 5, 1927(1927-09-05) (aged 81) Sherwood Forest Plantation, Charles City County, Virginia |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Morris Jones |
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| Parent(s) | John Tyler Julia Gardiner Tyler |
| Residence(s) | Sherwood Forest Plantation, Charles City County, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Washington College |
| Profession | lawyer, judge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Rockbridge Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Born in New York, Tyler went to school in Virginia and fought in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. After attending college in Germany and Virginia, he became a lawyer. He later served in the Virginia State Senate, as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd congressional district, and as a Virginia Circuit Court judge.
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