President John Tyler, 10th US President, born in Virgina in 1790. He was governor of Virgina from 1825-1827 and than US Senator. He was Vise President under W.H. Harrison and then became President from 1841 - 1844. As the Civil War approached he was tthe only president to join the Confederacy. He died 1-18-62 at the age of 71. This is an original oil on board painting in a gold leaf frame. 35'x27"