Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875
Dates
- Existence: 1812 - 1875
Biography
Henry Wilson (born Jeremiah Jones Colbath; February 16, 1812 – November 22, 1875) was the 18th vice president of the United States from 1873 until his death in 1875 and a senator from Massachusetts from 1855 to 1873. Before and during the American Civil War, he was a leading Republican, and a strong opponent of slavery. Originally a Whig, Wilson was a founder of the Free Soil Party in 1848. He served as the party chairman before and during the 1852 presidential election.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 848353.1
Webster Mss 848353.1
Date(s):
1848-06-03
Abstract
In English.
Henry Wilson letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 848331
Webster Mss 848331
Date(s):
1848-05-31
Abstract
In English.