Lyon Gardiner Tyler

Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr.
Tyler circa 1915
17th President of the College of William & Mary
In office 1888–1919
Preceded by	Benjamin Stoddert Ewell
Succeeded by	J. A. C. Chandler
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Richmond City
In office December 8, 1887 – December 3, 1889 Serving with A. S. Buford, Henry L. Carter, John A. Curtis
Preceded by	James N. Dunlop
Succeeded by	Walter T. Booth
Personal details
Born	(1853-08-24)August 24, 1853 Charles City County, Virginia, U.S.
Died	February 12, 1935(1935-02-12) (aged 81) Richmond, Virginia, U.S,
Resting place	Hollywood Cemetery
Spouse(s)	Anne Baker Tucker (died 1921) Sue Ruffin (died 1953)
Children	6; including Harrison Ruffin Tyler
Parent(s)	John Tyler Julia Gardiner Tyler
Alma mater	University of Virginia
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Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr. (August 24, 1853 – February 12, 1935) was an American educator, genealogist, and historian. He was a son of John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States. Tyler was the 17th president of the College of William & Mary, an advocate of historical research and preservation, and a prominent critic of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.