John Tyler Sr. (1747-1813) was the father of U.S. president John Tyler. He was born in James City County, Virginia, and went on to serve in the House of Delegates, as speaker from 1781 to 1785, and become governor in 1808.
"Gov. John Tyler Sr.," National Governors Association, https://www.nga.org/governor/john-tyler-sr/, accessed 25 August 2025.
