2. Most Known For: William Henry Harrison was the 9th President of the United States of America, but only served for one month after dying of pneumonia. He also served as a general in the war of 1812, and as the governor of the Indiana territory where he gained many acres from the Native Americans living in the area.
3. History: Harrison was the 9th president of the United States. (March 4th 1841-April 4th 1841) Governor of the Indiana territory Persuaded several Native American chiefs to sign away 3 million acres of the tribal land to the United States government. Fought in the war of 1812
4. Time Frame Importance: Harrison was a president in 1841, which is important because after he died, a month after he was elected into the Presidency, the Vice President that took over for him was the complete opposite of Harrison. He also served in the war of 1812.