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William A. Wheeler

19th

19th Vice President · 1877–1881

William A. Wheeler

RepublicanNew York

Served under President Rutherford B. Hayes.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1877–1881
Party: Republican
President: Rutherford B. Hayes
Home State: New York
Born: 1819
Died: 1887

Notable For

So obscure that Hayes reportedly said "Who is Wheeler?" when told of his nomination.

William A. Wheeler served as the 19th Vice President from 1877 to 1881, under President Rutherford B. Hayes.

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