Zachary+Taylor

Zachary Taylor(1784-1850)

By:Tyler Shannon



__** Background Informtion **__


 * Born on November 24, 1784 in Orange County, Virginia
 * Grew up near Louisville, Kentucky
 * Not well educated and never went to college
 * Married Margaret Mackall Smith
 * Had four children Ann, Sarah, Mary and Richard
 * Died July 8, 1815 in the White House

__** Contributions to America **__
 * Defended Fort Harrison against Native American forces in the war of 1812
 * Became a colonel in the U.S. forces in 1832
 * Commanded U.S. forces in the Mexican American war
 * Elected president on March 5, 1849

__** Fun Facts **__
 * Never served in any public office before becoming president
 * His horses name was Old Whitey
 * Served forty years in the Army
 * Owned over 100 slaves when elected as president
 * Was a second cousin to James Madison

__** Bibliography **__

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Kelly, Martin. "Zachary Taylor Biography - Twelfth President of the United States." //American History From About//. Web. 07 Mar. 2011. .

"Taylor, Zachary - Fun Facts and Information." //Fun Trivia Quizzes - World's Largest Trivia and Quiz Site!// Web. 07 Mar. 2011. .