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Also Known As William Almon Wheeler
Born June 30, 1819 • New York
Died June 4, 1887 (aged 67) • New York
Title / Office vice president of the United States of America (1877-1881), United States • House of Representatives (1869-1877), United States • House of Representatives (1861-1863), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party

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