1841 John Tyler became the 10th President

Born Charles City County, Virginia; March 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862. He became president on the death of Harrison in April 1841. He was also the first person to serve as President without ever being elected to that office. The Constitution of the United States stated only that: "In Case of the Removal of the President from Office, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the same shall devolve on the Vice President."