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
William Hodson (cricketer, born 1841) made a single first-class appearance for the Gentlemen of the South against the Players of Surrey in 1863. He died at Preston Park, Sussex on 15 May 1896. William Hodson (cricketer, born 1841) William Hodson (24 January 1841 – 15 May 1896) was an English cricketer. Hodson's batting and bowling styles are unknown. He was born at Cocking, Sussex. Hodson made his first-class debut for Sussex against Kent in 1860. He made thirteen further first-class appearances for the county, the last of which came against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1863. In his fourteen first-class matches for Sussex, he scored