Thomas A. Hendricks
American politician (1819–1885)
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 | |
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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 | [1] Fultonham, Ohio | September 7, 1819
Died | November 25, 1885 Indianapolis, Indiana | (aged 66)
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.
References
change- ↑ 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.