September 19, 1881 - March 3, 1886
|
VICE
PRESIDENT
No Vice President |
Mrs.
Ellen Arthur
Died in 1880, a year before her husband became
President. |
 |
BORN: October 5, 1829 |
|
| Fairfield,
Vermont* [Chester Arthur's place of birth is not
certain and it may have been Waterville, VT. There were allegations
that he was
actually born in Canada (making him unqualified
for the presidency), and that he adopted
the birthplace of his deceased brother. These were never proven.] |
| CHILDREN: 2 Sons, 1 Daughter |
| MILITARY SERVICE: Quartermaster
General, US Army, Civil War |
| PROFESSION: Teacher, School
Principal, Attorney |
| POLITICAL PARTY: Republican |
| HOME STATE: New York |
| POLITICAL OFFICES: Collector of the
Port of New York, Vice President (For 6 months before becoming
President) |
| NICKNAME: "The Gentleman
Boss" |
DIED: November 18, 1886 (Age
- 57)
President Arthur died only 20 months
after leaving office. |
| BURIED: Albany, New York |
"No
man ever entered the Presidency so profoundly and widely distrusted, and no one ever
retired more generally respected."
Publisher Alexander K. McClure |
