RTree - Person Sheet
NameZachary Scott TAYLOR President 
Birth24 Nov 1784, Orange Co., VA
Death9 Jul 1850, Washington, DC
FatherRichard TAYLOR (1744-)
MotherSarah Dabney STROTHER (~1760-)
Misc. Notes
Elected in 1848 over Lewis Cass by a popular vote of 1,360,967 to 1,222,342 and an electoral vote of 163 to 127. Chose Millard Fillmore as vice-president.
Died in office, while Congress was in session.
Was a second cousin of James Madison.
Facts about this person:
Occupation
Soldier, Farmer, 12th President of U.S.
Died in office, while Congress was in session.
Was a second cousin of James Madison.
Facts about this person:
Occupation
Soldier, Farmer, 12th President of U.S.