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George Washington 1789-1797
He's from Westmoreland County, Virginia, he helped his mother on the farm and attended a local school in Fredericksburg. Washington was the logical choice to lead the Continental Army. He was delegate to the continental congress as well as commanding general of the U.S. He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters, 3 half- brothers and 1 half sister. Before his presidency he trained as a land surveyor. -
John Adams March 4, 1797 – March 3, 1801
Born on the family farm in Braintree, Massachusetts. He attended Harvard university, served as the head of the War and Ordnance Board, keeping records of the men who served and the supplies needed for the army. He was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain. During the latter part of the Revolutionary War and in the early years of the new nation, served the U.S. government as a senior diplomat in Europe. He had 2 siblings. -
Thomas Jefferson March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809
He's from Shadwell, VA. He entered The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg at the age of 16; he studied there for two year. He was responsible for providing militia soldiers as replacements for the Virginia regiments of the Continental Army. He was third president of the new United States, vice president, secretary of state, diplomatic minister, and congressman. He had 6 kids with Martha Wayles. He pursued science and natural history through research, experimentation, and invention. -
James Madison March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817
He's from Port Conway, Virginia. He pursued an education at the College of New Jersey, later known as Princeton University. Commissioned as colonel and commander of the Orange County Regiment, Virginia Militia. He was he U.S. secretary of state, representative , VA 5th district. His spouse was Dolley Madison. Madison was a slave owner. In 1783, to prevent a slave rebellion at Montpelier, Madison freed one of his slaves. He did not free any slaves in his will. -
James Monroe March 4, 1817 – March 4, 1825
He's from Monroe Hall, VA. In 1774, Monroe entered the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He enlisted in the Third Virginia Infantry and then fought under George Washington's command during the Revolutionary War. Secretary of State, Monroe served as a member of the Congress of the Confederation from 1783 until 1786, a U.S. Senator from 1790 until 1794, Governor of Virginia from 1799 until 1802 and in 1811, and U.S. President from 1817 until 1824. Elizabeth Monroe (spouse). -
John Quincy Adams March 4, 1825 – March 4, 1829
He's from Braintree, MA. Adams enrolled in Harvard College as an advanced student. After college he studied law and passed the Massachusetts bar exam summer of 1790. an American statesman, ambassador, politician, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the U.S. He previously served as the eighth United States secretary of state from 1817 to 1825.4 siblings Abigail and nicknamed “Nabby,” Susanna, died as an infant, & 2 brothers Charles and Thomas. -
Andrew Jackson March 4, 1829 – March 4, 1837
Born in the then remote Waxhaws region of the Carolinas. Worked as a saddler, briefly returned to school, and taught reading and writing to children. Commissioned a major general in the Regular Army of the United States. American lawyer, planter, general, and statesman. Rachel Jackson (spouse). The two brothers contracted smallpox, soon after the death of his brother, Jackson's mother died of cholera and Jackson was orphaned at the age of 14. -
Martin Van Buren March 4, 1837 – March 4, 1841
He's from Kinderhook, NY. He didn't attend college but his father called in a political favor and managed to place his son with a lawyer's office as a law clerk. Was an American lawyer, diplomat, and statesman who served as the eighth president. Tenth Secretary of State. His spouse was Hannah Van Buren, and had 7 siblings. -
William Henry Harrison March 4, 1841 – April 4, 1841
He's from Virginia Berkeley Plantation. Received a classical education at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. American military officer and politician. After serving in the Northwest Territory, He resigned from the Army in 1798. Harrison was appointed in 1828 as minister plenipotentiary to Gran Colombia, so he resigned from Congress and served in his new post until March 8,1829. William's father, Benjamin served three terms as governor of Virginia, his mother Elizabeth Bassett Harrison. -
John Tyler April 6, 1841 – March 4, 1845
He's from Charles City, VA Greenway Plantation, an American politician. He attended William & Mary University. He served as a Virginia state legislator and governor, U.S. representative, and U.S. senator. He joined the Charles City Rifles, a local militia company formed to defend Richmond. He had seven siblings and had 15 children from 2 wives. -
James K. Polk March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849
From Pineville, NC, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Polk wanted to lay claim to California, New Mexico, and land near the disputed southern border of Texas. After serving as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, he became Speaker of the House in 1835, the only person to serve both as Speaker and U.S. president. Had a wife named Sarah Childress Polk, they never had children but they foster relatives. -
Zachary Taylor March 4, 1849 – July 9, 1850
He's from Orange County, VA. Taylor received a basic education and aspired from a young age to join the military. Served in the War of 1812, Black Hawk War, and the Second Seminole War. An American military leader who served as the 12th president of the United States. Had 6 kids, five daughters and one son.