About
Democrat who was the 18th Governor of New York from 1853 to 1854 and then again ten years later. He was the Democratic Party nominee for president in 1868.
Before Fame
He passed the bar in 1832 but did not enjoy practicing law.
Trivia
He supported the Union's effort during the Civil War but was often critical of Lincoln's handling of the war.
Family Life
He married Mary Bleecker in 1835.
Associated With
He lost his presidential election to Ulysses S. Grant.
