HENRY WILSON

[Library of Congress]

1812-1875

18th Vice President (1873-1875)

Biographical Data
Religious Views
Quotations
References, Links, & Further Reading

Education: little formal education

Occupation: shoemaker, teacher

Political Affiliation: Whig, Know-Nothing, Republican

Religious Affiliation: Congregationalist

Summary of Religious Views:

Views on Religion & Politics:

Quotations:

References, Links, & Further Reading: Books, Articles, Links

Books

Richard Abbott, Cobbler in Congress: The Life of Henry Wilson, 1812-1875, Univ. Press of Kentucky, 1972
Henry Wilson & Samuel Hunt, History of the Rise and Fall of the Slave Power in America, 3 Vol., J. R. Osgood and Company, 1877; Vol. I Vol. II Vol. III [ excerpts]

Articles

Works by Henry Wilson

"Edwin M. Stanton," The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 25, Iss. 148, February 1870, pp. 234-246
"Jeremiah S. Black and Edwin M. Stanton," The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 26, Iss. 156, October 1870, pp. 463-476
"New Departure of the Republican Party," The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 27, Iss. 159, January 1871, pp. 104-120

Links

Works by Henry Wilson

The History of the Rise and Fall of Slavepower in America, by Henry Wilson -- excerpt

Biographical Sites

WILSON, Henry, 1812-1875 (Biographical Directory of the US Congress)
Henry Wilson (1873-1875) (Vice Presidents of the United States -- U.S. Senate)
Henry Wilson (HarpWeek)