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Schuyler Colfax (/ ˈ s k aɪ l ər ˈ k oʊ l f æ k s / SKY-lər KOHL-fax; March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was an American journalist, businessman, and politician who served as the 17th vice president of the United States from 1869 to 1873, and prior to that as the 25th speaker of the House of Representatives from 1863 to 1869.
Jan 27, 2015 · Schuyler Colfax’s life is a study in both tragedy and success. His father died before he was born, yet he rose to become a business owner and Congressman. His wife died young, and he became Speaker of the House.
Schuyler Colfax (born March 23, 1823, New York City—died Jan. 13, 1885, Mankato, Minn., U.S.) was the 17th vice president of the United States (1869–73) in the Republican administration of President Ulysses S. Grant. Colfax was the posthumous son of a bank clerk, Schuyler Colfax, and Hannah Stryker.
Speaker Colfax was an effective leader who successfully united the different factions of the Republican Party. During the Civil War, he recruited military regiments in Indiana and worked to marshal support for President Abraham Lincoln and his policies.
Jun 5, 2024 · Schuyler Colfax, (born March 23, 1823, New York City—died Jan. 13, 1885, Mankato, Minn., U.S.), 17th vice president of the United States (1869–73) in the Republican administration of President Ulysses S. Grant. Colfax was the posthumous son of a bank clerk, Schuyler Colfax, and Hannah Stryker.
Schuyler Colfax (skī´lər kōl´făks), 1823–85, Vice President of the United States (1869–73), b. New York City. He moved in boyhood to Indiana. First a Whig editor, he later helped to organize Indiana's Republican party. He was a member of the House of Representatives (1855–69), serving (1863–69) as speaker. In 1868 he became vice ...
While Vice-President Elect, Schuyler, who had been widowed for five years, married Ellen Wade. His first child, Schuyler Colfax III, was born two years later. Schuyler announced his retirement in 1870 in a ploy to garner support as a presidential candidate in the forthcoming election.
Schuyler Colfax. Quick Facts. Significance: House of Representatives, Vice President of the United States during Reconstruction. Place Of Birth: New York City, NY. Date Of Birth: March 23, 1823. Place Of Death: Mankota, MN. Date Of Death: January 13, 1885. Place Of Burial: South Bend, IN. Cemetery Name: City Cemetery.
Colfax, Schuyler skīˈlər kōlˈfăks , 1823–85, Vice President of the United States (1869–73), b. New York City. He moved in boyhood to Indiana. First a Whig editor, he later helped to organize Indiana's Republican party.
The first person to serve as vice-president under Republican Ulysses S. Grant was Schuyler Colfax, who held the position from 1869 to 1873. When Grant faced reelection in 1872, Colfax—who was being investigated for illegal activities—was not selected as his running mate.
