Robert Tyler (Confederate Register of the Treasury)
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Robert Tyler (September 9, 1816 – December 3, 1877) was the eldest son of John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States, and Letitia Christian Tyler.[1] He served as the Confederate Register of the Treasury during the American Civil War.[2] Previously, Tyler served as private secretary for his father's presidential administration.[3] In later life, he served as the editor of the Montgomery Advertiser.[4]
Quick Facts Secretary to the President of the United States, Preceded by ...
Robert Tyler | |
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Secretary to the President of the United States | |
In office 1841 – March 4, 1845 | |
Preceded by | Henry Huntington Harrison |
Succeeded by | Joseph Knox Walker |
Confederate Register of the Treasury | |
In office 1861–1865 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1816-09-09)September 9, 1816 |
Died | December 3, 1877(1877-12-03) (aged 61) |
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His wife, Priscilla, served in place of the First Lady of the United States from September 10, 1842, to June 26, 1844, between the death of her mother-in-law and President Tyler's remarriage to Julia Gardiner Tyler.[5]