Garret Hobart

Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844 – November 21, 1899) was the twenty-fourth Vice President of the United States.

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June 3 - 1844 - November 21 - 1899 - Vice President of the United States

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He was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and grew up in Marlboro, New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers College in 1863. He was admitted to the bar, and practiced in Paterson, New Jersey.

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Long Branch, New Jersey - Marlboro, New Jersey - Rutgers College - 1863 - Paterson, New Jersey

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Hobart served in the New Jersey state Assembly from 1872 to 1876, serving as speaker in 1874. He was a member of the state Senate from 1876 to 1882, serving as its president from 1881.

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New Jersey - 1872 - 1876 - 1874 - 1882 - 1881

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He was nominated as the Republican candidate for Vice President on the ticket with William McKinley, and was elected in 1896, serving from March 4, 1897, until his death from heart failure in Paterson, New Jersey.

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Republican - William McKinley - 1896 - March 4 - 1897 - Heart failure - Paterson, New Jersey

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During his tenure as Vice President, his wife, Jennie Hobart, frequently performed the duties of First Lady.

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Jennie Hobart - First Lady

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