Schuyler Colfax

Schuyler (pronounced "Sky-ler") Colfax, Jr. (March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was a U.S. representative from Indiana, the 29th speaker of the House of Representatives, and the 17th vice president of the United States.

Schuyler Colfax
17th Vice President of the United States
In office March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1873
President	Ulysses S. Grant
Preceded by	Andrew Johnson
Succeeded by	Henry Wilson
29th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
In office December 7, 1863 – March 3, 1869
President	Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson
Preceded by	Galusha A. Grow
Succeeded by	Theodore M. Pomeroy
Member of U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 9th district
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1869
Preceded by	Norman Eddy
Succeeded by	John P. C. Shanks
Personal details
Born	(1823-03-23)March 23, 1823 New York City, New York
Died	January 13, 1885(1885-01-13) (aged 61) Mankato, Minnesota
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Evelyn Clark Colfax Ellen Maria Wade Colfax

Legacy

The towns of Colfax, California, Colfax, Washington, and Colfax, Louisiana, are named for Schuyler Colfax. The "Jewel of the Midwest," Schuyler, Nebraska, named after Colfax, is the county seat of Colfax County, Nebraska. The now ghost town of Colfax, Colorado was named after him. Colfax County, New Mexico is named after the Speaker as well. In addition, the "main street" traversing Aurora, Denver, and Lakewood, Colorado and abutting the Colorado State Capitol is named "Colfax Avenue" in the politician's honor. The middle school Schuyler Colfax in Wayne, New Jersey is also named after him.