James S. Sherman
vice president of the United States from 1909 to 1912
James Schoolcraft Sherman (October 24, 1855 – October 30, 1912) was the 27th vice president of the United States. He was in office from March 4, 1909 to October 30, 1912. Sherman was a member of the Republican Party, and served with President William Howard Taft. Before he became vice president, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, serving from 1887 to 1891 and 1893 to 1909.
James S. Sherman | |
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27th Vice President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1909 – October 30, 1912 | |
President | William Howard Taft |
Preceded by | Charles W. Fairbanks |
Succeeded by | Thomas R. Marshall |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1909 | |
Preceded by | James J. Belden |
Succeeded by | Charles S. Millington |
Constituency | 25th district (1893–1903) 27th district (1903–09) |
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891 | |
Preceded by | John T. Spriggs |
Succeeded by | Henry Wilbur Bentley |
Constituency | 23rd district |
Mayor of Utica | |
In office March 1884 – March 1885 | |
Preceded by | John T. Spriggs |
Succeeded by | Thomas E. Kinney |
Personal details | |
Born | James Schoolcraft Sherman October 24, 1855 Utica, New York U.S. |
Died | October 30, 1912 Utica, New York U.S. | (aged 57)
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Richard U. Sherman (father) |
Education | Hamilton College, New York (BA) |
Profession | Attorney |
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Nickname(s) | Sunny Jim |
Sherman is the seventh, and the most recent, vice president to have died in office.
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