98. Henry Wilson, Vice President of the United States
to the Farmington Country Club, Farmington, NH
erected 1975
An earlier marker
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98. Henry Wilson, Vice President of the United States | ||
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| located on the east side of NH153, at the entrance to the Farmington Country Club, Farmington, NH |
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"Vice President of the United States Born in Farmington
February 16, 1812, Jeremiah Jones Colbath, this self-educated farm boy changed his name when of age
to Henry Wilson. He became a teacher, member of Congress, United States Senator and took office as
Vice President under President Ulysses S. Grant, March 4, 1873. He suffered a stroke and died in the
Vice President's chambers in the Capitol, November 22, 1875." erected 1975 |
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An earlier marker |
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| Vice President Henry Wilson | ||
| Henry Wilson's grave | ||
All text and images on this website (c)2002 Mary Lizie and Robert Marville |
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