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Also Known As Jeremiah Jones Colbath
Born February 16, 1812 • New Hampshire
Died November 22, 1875 (aged 63) • Washington, D.C. • United States • (Died on this day)
Title / Office vice president of the United States of America (1873-1875), United States • United States Senate (1855-1873), United States
Political Affiliation Free-Soil Party • Republican Party • Whig Party
Subjects Of Study United States • slavery

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