Harrison Ruffin Tyler | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 9, 1928 Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| Occupation(s) | Chemical engineer, businessperson, preservationist |
| Spouse |
Frances Bouknight
(m. 1957; died 2019) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Lyon Gardiner Tyler Susan Ruffin Tyler |
| Relatives | John Tyler (grandfather) Julia Gardiner Tyler (grandmother) |
Harrison Ruffin Tyler (born November 9, 1928) is a retired American chemical engineer, businessman, and preservationist. He cofounded ChemTreat, Inc., a water treatment company, in 1968, and restored the Sherwood Forest Plantation. He is a son of Lyon Gardiner Tyler and the last living grandchild of former U.S. president John Tyler. Tyler purchased Fort Pocahontas in 1996 and advocated for its preservation.