Thomas A. Hendricks

Thomas Andrews Hendricks (September 7, 1819 – November 25, 1885)^[1] was a U.S. representative and senator from Indiana, a governor of Indiana, and the 21st vice president of the United States (he served with President Grover Cleveland).

Thomas A. Hendricks
21st Vice President of the United States
In office March 4, 1885 – November 25, 1885
President	Grover Cleveland
Preceded by	Chester A. Arthur
Succeeded by	Levi P. Morton
16th Governor of Indiana
In office January 13, 1873 – January 8, 1877
Lieutenant	Leonidas Sexton
Preceded by	Conrad Baker
Succeeded by	James D. Williams
United States Senator from Indiana
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869
Preceded by	David Turpie
Succeeded by	Daniel D. Pratt
Personal details
Born	(1819-09-07)September 7, 1819[1] Fultonham, Ohio
Died	November 25, 1885(1885-11-25) (aged 66) Indianapolis, Indiana
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Eliza C. Morgan Hendricks
Alma mater	Hanover College

Hendricks died in his sleep at home in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 25, 1885.^[2] After his death, Congress changed the order of succession for the presidency by removing the leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives.