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    William A. Wheeler

    Vice president of the United States from 1877 to 1881

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  1. William Almon Wheeler (June 30, 1819 – June 4, 1887) was an American politician and attorney. He served as a United States representative from New York from 1861 to 1863 and 1869 to 1877, and the 19th vice president of the United States from 1877 to 1881.

  2. Apr 15, 2024 · Political Affiliation: Republican Party. William A. Wheeler (born June 30, 1819, Malone, New York, U.S.—died June 4, 1887, Malone) was the 19th vice president of the United States (1877–81) who, with Republican President Rutherford B. Hayes, took office by the decision of an Electoral Commission appointed to rule on contested electoral ...

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  3. The party turned to Wheeler as vice president because of his honesty and impeccable character. During the disputed presidential election, he and Hayes laid low and did not campaign. Once in office, Wheeler had little influence in the administration, as was usual for the time, but he had unusually close personal relationships with President ...

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  5. William A. Wheeler was an American statesman who became the 19th Vice President of the United States, serving from 1877 to 1881, in the administration of Rutherford B. Hayes. Born in New York, after finishing his elementary education, Wheeler attended the University of Vermont but was subsequently forced to drop out without completing his ...

  6. May 15, 2024 · Biography. William Almon Wheeler was an American politician and attorney. He served as a United States representative from New York from 1861 to 1863 and 1869 to 1877, and the 19th vice president of the United States from 1877 to 1881. Born in Malone, New York, Wheeler pursued a legal career after attending the University of Vermont.

  7. William Almon Wheeler (June 30, 1819 – June 4, 1887) was an American politician and attorney. He served as a United States representative from New York from 1861 to 1863 and 1869 to 1877, and the 19th vice president of the United States from 1877 to 1881. Quick Facts 19th Vice President of the United States, President ... Close.

  8. Apr 30, 2024 · William Almon Wheeler was born on June 30th, 1819, in Malone New York. Wheeler and served as the 19th Vice President of the United States from 1877 to 1881. Wheeler was favorably remembered for his integrity as well as ethical character and positive relationship with President Rutherford B. Hayes.

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