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Zachary Taylor 12 th President; died during first term

Alexandra 4 th grade . Zachary Taylor 12 th President; died during first term. Introduction. Born: November 24, Orange Country, Virginia Died: July 9, Washington D.C. sudden death Elected: March 5, 1849 Political Party: Whig Interesting Fact James Madison was his 2 nd cousin.

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Zachary Taylor 12 th President; died during first term

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  1. Alexandra 4th grade Zachary Taylor12th President; died during first term

  2. Introduction • Born: November 24, Orange Country, Virginia • Died: July 9, Washington D.C. sudden death • Elected: March 5, 1849 • Political Party: Whig • Interesting Fact James Madison was his 2nd cousin

  3. Early Life In 1785 Zachary and his family moved to Kentucky and grew up on the plantation in Jefferson Country.

  4. Family Life • His parents are Richard & Sarah Taylor • Has five brothers & three sisters • four brothers went to the military • Parents came from wealthy families

  5. School • There were no schools • Studied with tutors and parents

  6. Family Life • Married Margret Mackall Smith • She was born in Calvert Country, Maryland • Had six children no pets • Five girls one boy • Two girls died very young

  7. Election • Vice President, Millard Fillmore • Ran against Senator Lewis Cass • Taylor 163 votes • Cass 127 votes

  8. LifeAccomplishments • Beat Mexico in the war • Served at frontier posts in Indiana Territory • Rewarded for his Bravery

  9. Interesting Facts • Wore dirty sloppy clothes so people didn’t know he was president • Joined army in 1808

  10. Work Cited • http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0855114.html • Elston, Heidi Zachary Taylor. 2009

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