By Megan Kimball
Born , near Barboursville, Virginia Religion: Episcopalian Parents are Richard and Sarah Strother Taylor Richard served as officer in revolutionary war Third son in family of six boys and three girls Worked on fathers farm
Grew up in the midst of Indian warfare No schools in Kentucky frontier Zachary studied for a while under tutors In 1808 was appointed a first lieutenant in U.S army In 1810 was promoted to captain In 1810 met Margaret Mackall Smith Married on June 21,1810 Had I son and 5 girls 2 died as infants
Troops nicknamed him “old rough and ready” Hero during and after the war 12 th president of the U.S (1849 – 1850) Made greatest contribution to country as soldier Served country for 40 years as soldier and for 16 months as president
Courage and ability during Mexican war made him a national hero Never lost a battle Showed courage while president and in the war This quite, friendly man was not a military genius but was a good leader Died 16 months in to being president Died July 9, 1850, Washington DC
Buried near Louisville, Kentucky He was the man who moved the Mexican border farther back Thank you for watching
American President: Zachary Taylor Taylor, Zachary My brain
By Megan Kimball