Last living grandchild of America’s 10th president, Virginia native has died

CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The final living grandchild of the 10th president of the United States died on Sunday.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of former president John Tyler, died on Sunday, May 25. Both were native to Charles City County, where Sherwood Forest Plantation -- John Tyler's historic home and a National Historic Landmark -- is located.

Annique Dunning, the executive director of Sherwood Forest, provided 8News with the following statement regarding Harrison Ruffin Tyler and his legacy:

"A beloved father and grandfather, he will be missed immeasurably by those who survive him. His accomplishments in business changed the lives of countless employees of ChemTreat, the company he co-founded in 1968. His love of history and his birthplace, Charles City County, VA, led him to preserve both Sherwood Forest, President Tyler’s home, and Fort Pocahontas, a Civil War fortification nearby. He will be remembered for his considerable charm, generosity and unfailing good humor by all who knew him." Annique Dunning, executive director of Sherwood Forest

No additional information, such as his funeral arrangements and whether or not they will be open to the public, is available as of the time of reporting.