Henry Wilson
vice president of the United States from 1873 to 1875
Henry Wilson (February 16, 1812 – November 22, 1875) was a U.S. senator from Massachusetts and the eighteenth vice president of the United States.
Henry Wilson | |
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18th Vice President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1873 – November 22, 1875 | |
President | Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | Schuyler Colfax |
Succeeded by | William A. Wheeler |
United States Senator from Massachusetts | |
In office January 31, 1855 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | Julius Rockwell |
Succeeded by | George S. Boutwell |
Personal details | |
Born | Farmington, New Hampshire | February 16, 1812
Died | November 22, 1875 Washington, D.C. | (aged 63)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Harriet Malvina Howe Wilson |