Thomas A. Hendricks
Thomas Andrews Hendricks (September 7, 1819 – November 25, 1885)[1] was a U.S. representative and a senator from Indiana, a governor of Indiana, and the twenty-first vice president of the United States (serving with Grover Cleveland).
Thomas A. Hendricks | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 21st Vice President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – November 25, 1885 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Chester A. Arthur |
| Succeeded by | Levi P. Morton |
| 16th Governor of Indiana | |
| In office January 13, 1873 – January 8, 1877 | |
| Lieutenant | Leonidas Sexton |
| Preceded by | Conrad Baker |
| Succeeded by | James D. Williams |
| United States Senator from Indiana | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | David Turpie |
| Succeeded by | Daniel D. Pratt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1819[1] Fultonham, Ohio |
| Died | November 25, 1885 (aged 66) Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Eliza C. Morgan Hendricks |
| Alma mater | Hanover College |
Hendricks died in his sleep at home in Indianapolis on November 25, 1885.[2] Following his death, Congress changed the order of succession for the presidency by removing the leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Thomas A. Hendricks Media
Photo of Sen. Thomas A. Hendricks (c. 1865)
Campaign poster for the election of 1876.
The tomb of Thomas Hendricks in Indianapolis, Indiana
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Biography of Thomas A Hendricks". HendricksMn.com. Archived from the original on 2006-10-30. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ↑ "U.S. Senate: Thomas A. Hendricks, 21st Vice President (1885)". www.senate.gov. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.