William Henry Harrison (A Life)

William Henry was born on a plantation called Berkeley
Tuesday, February 9th, 1773
He attended a small college in VA for three years
Then, compelled to embark on a military career
He served as a lieutenant, and in 1794
Received a commendation for his part in the Indian War

William met Anna in Ohio in '95
They soon eloped, though her father wondered how they'd survive
10 children they had 'tween '96 and 1814
While William resigned to pursue the political scene
He was Territorial Secretary, governor and a rep
A state and US Senator, an ambassador, his next step

William Henry Harrison, the ninth US president
Only 31 days, he served, but gave his life to government

He negotiated treaties with tribes to extend American land
Chief Tecumseh balked, but the Battle of Tippecanoe ended his stand
William served in the War of 1812 in charge of the infantry
He won at the crucial Battle of the Thames, then resigned from the army
William spent some time at home, then, was called upon to run
For President, a national hero, in '40, he won

His plan as president was to reverse prior policies
of Jackson's and Van Buren's, and leave to states, slavery
But, William caught a cold, which turned into pneumonia fast
On April 4th, 1841, William Henry passed
His legacy was the treaties signed for the land of the Indians
Which helped grow the United States, and his grandson, Benjamin