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There was of course the Virginia Dynasty in the first few decades of the Republic, and a number of presidents from Ohio from 1877 to 1923. One can easily conceive of situations where a large state like New York or California or Texas could elect a large number of presidents in a few decades (indeed, Texas had three from 1963 to 2009). The real challenge: Get a number of presidents from a relatively small state--let's say three within a few decades. In fact, ideally they should follow each other without interruption.

An example I was thinking of: Kentucky

Henry Clay (W) (1845-1853)--without the heartbreak of losing the election in 1844 and the nomination in 1848, he actually lives several months longer than in OTL.
John J. Crittenden (W) (1853-1861)
John C. Breckinridge (D) (1861-1869)
Cassius M. Clay (R) (1869-1877)--dark horse candidate and surprise nominee of the newly-formed Republican Party. His election leads to secession and the Civil War.

Try to think of other examples, either from before 1900 or after. Again, try to make it a small or at most medium-sized state--something like New York is too easy.
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