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Tilden, Samuel J. (1814-1886)

Name:
Tilden, Samuel J. (1814-1886)
Title:
Chairman of Democratic State Committee, 1866-1874
New York State Assembly, 1872
Governor of New York, 1875-1876
Won popular vote in 1876 Presidential Election but lost Electoral College vote
Other Names:
Samuel Jones Tilden
Born:
02/09/1814
Birthplace:
New Lebanon, NY
Died:
08/04/1886
Death Location:
Yonkers, NY
Residence:
New Lebanon, NY
Yonkers, NY
Nationality:
American
Occupation:
Lawyer
Politician
Relations:
Close friend of Martin Van Buren
Notes:
Died a bachelor with a 7 million dollar fortune
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