William Wheeler Candidate

Born: June 30, 1819
Malone, New York
Franklin County
United States
Resided: Malone, New York
Franklin County
Death: June 4, 1887
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney and politician
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Franklin County Attorney (1846-1849). New York State Assemblyman: Franklin County (1850-1851); SD 17 (1858-1860). New York U.S. Representative: CD 16 (1861-1863); CD 17 (1869-1873); CD 18 (1873-1875); CD 19 (1875-1877). U.S. Vice President (1877-1881).
Sources: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Census, 1870.
Photo of William Wheeler
Photo of William Wheeler
Library of Congress.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1876 President / Vice President General Republican 72,955 58.80% Won