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
18th Vice President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1873 – November 22, 1875
PresidentUlysses S. Grant
Preceded bySchuyler Colfax
Succeeded byWilliam A. Wheeler
United States Senator
from Massachusetts
In office
January 31, 1855 – March 3, 1873
Preceded byJulius Rockwell
Succeeded byGeorge S. Boutwell
Personal details
Born(1812-02-16)February 16, 1812
Farmington, New Hampshire
DiedNovember 22, 1875(1875-11-22) (aged 63)
Washington, D.C.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Harriet Malvina Howe Wilson