Fascinating Historical Figures That We’re Lucky To Have Photos Of

The final soldier to earn a veteran’s pension for his service was Daniel F. Bakeman, who fought in the Revolution. Bakeman was a private in the Tryon County militia during the final four years of the war. He was married and had eight kids with Susan Brewer after the war.

Prior to becoming president after William Henry Harrison’s death in 1841, John Tyler was Harrison’s vice president. From 1841 to 1845, he presided over the government. Although some historians have admired Tyler’s politics, he regrettably has a very low grade for his presidency.