Zachary Taylor

By Megan Kimball

Introduction

Born 10-24-1784, 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

Early Life

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

What did he do as a leader Troops nicknamed him “old rough and ready” Hero during and after the war 12th 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

Why is he a good leader

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

Conclusion

Buried near Louisville, Kentucky He was the man who moved the

Mexican border farther back Thank you for watching

Resources

American President: Zachary Taylor

Taylor, ZacharyMy brain

Random pictures

By Megan Kimball