The first US president, George Washington was born in Virginia while it was still a British colony. Martin Van Buren was the first president born after independence was declared in 1776. John Tyler was the first born after the constitution was ratified and the United States of America came into existence by that name. read more
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Q. Adams, Andrew Jackson, and William Henry Harrison were all born prior to 1776, and therefore were born in British colonies. Martin Van Buren, the 8th President, was the first to be born in the United States. read more
First President to be born after the ratification of the United States Constitution. First President to be born during someone's presidency (George Washington). First President to be expelled from his Political Party while in office. First President to have grandchildren living in the 21st Century. read more