Schuyler Colfax 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. Wikipedia
Born: March 23, 1823, New York, NY
Died: January 13, 1885 (age 61 years), Mankato, MN
Spouse: Ellen Maria Colfax (m. 1868–1885) and Evelyn Clark (m. 1844–1863)
Party: Republican Party
Organization founded: International Association of Rebekah Assemblies
Ancestors: William Colfax, James Avery III, Lucy Latham, and more
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