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Thomas A. Hendricks
Thomas A. Hendricks
NameThomas A. Hendricks
Birth/Death Dates1819-1885
Where in IndianaShelby County--Shelbyville
When in IndianaGrew up and lived in Indiana
Notable ForHe served in the Indiana House of Representatives and the U. S. House. He was a United States senator during the latter years of the Civil War and the first years of Reconstruction. Hendricks became governor of the state in 1872. He was the vice-presidential candidate in 1876 with Samuel J. Tilden of New York running for president. They won the popular vote but lost in a dispute over electoral votes. In 1884 he ran as vice-president with Grover Cleveland and they were elected. Hendricks died after serving eight months as vice-president.
DescriptionHendricks is seated in a chair holding an Indianapolis newspaper. He is wearing a dark suit and bow tie.
SubjectLegislators
Politicians
Vice presidents
Governors
Hendricks, Thomas A. (Thomas Andrews), 1819-1885
Item IDKC68_PF_INDGOVS_THOMASHENDRICKS
Source of ImageIHS Collections
Digital CollectionNotable Hoosiers (DC 010)
Bibliography/NotesInformation taken from Indiana's Favorite Sons by Ralph D. Gray
Copyright NoticeDigital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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