elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
"Tyler assumed the presidency after Harrison's death, becoming the first vice president to succeed a deceased leader in American history."
a town in northeast Texas
"The small town of Tyler is famous for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area."
Archaic form of tiler (“Masonic doorkeeper”).
"The archaic entry in the old Masonic records listed Tyler as the title for the doorkeeper who guarded the entrance."
In plain English: A tyler is an old-fashioned word for a person who works as a servant, usually doing hard labor on a farm or estate.
"No, this isn't Tyler; I'm looking for my brother who lives in Ohio."
An English occupational surname, from occupations for a tiler.
"Mr. Tyler inherited his family name from his ancestors who worked as professional tilers in old London."
The word "tyler" comes directly from the Middle English term for a person who tiles roofs. It entered modern usage as a specific title for this skilled tradesperson without any change in its original meaning.