Vice President of the United States but not actually become President of the United States in their own right. This understanding was first tested in 1841, following the death of President William Henry Harrison, only days into his term. Harrison's vice president, John Tyler, asserted that he had succeeded to the office of President, not just to its powers and duties. He took the presidential oath of office, and declined to acknowledge documents referring to him as "Acting President." Although some in Congress denounced Tyler's claim as a violation of the Constitution, he adhered to his position. Tyler's view ultimately prevailed when the Senate and House
United Kingdom census, 1841 simply noted as within the census county or not (or are quite frequently given as "N.K.", meaning "Not Known"). Very few census records for Ireland prior to 1901 survive due to the Irish Public Office being bombed on 30 June 1922. The 1841 Census returns for Killeshandra and Cavan survived. United Kingdom census, 1841 The United Kingdom Census of 1841 recorded the occupants of every United Kingdom household on the night of 6 June 1841. The enactment of the Population Act 1840 meant a new procedure was adopted for taking the 1841 census. It was described as the "first modern