Harrison Ruffin Tyler
American engineer and preservationist (born 1928) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harrison Ruffin Tyler (born November 9, 1928) is an American chemical engineer, businessman, and preservationist. He cofounded ChemTreat, Inc., a water treatment company, in 1968, and restored the Sherwood Forest Plantation. He is a son of Lyon Gardiner Tyler and the last living grandchild of former U.S. president John Tyler. Tyler purchased Fort Pocahontas in 1996 and advocated for its preservation.
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Harrison Ruffin Tyler | |
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Born | (1928-11-09) November 9, 1928 (age 95) Virginia, U.S. |
Alma mater | College of William & Mary Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
Occupation(s) | Chemical engineer, businessperson, preservationist |
Spouse |
Frances Bouknight
(m. 1957; died 2019) |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Lyon Gardiner Tyler Susan Ruffin Tyler |
Relatives | John Tyler (grandfather) Julia Gardiner Tyler (grandmother) |
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