William Henry Harrison (A Life) Lyrics

William Henry was born on a plantation called Berkeley

Tuesday, February ninth, 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

Ten 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 U.S. Senator, an ambassador, his next step

William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. 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