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Colfax, Schuyler

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Colfax, Schuyler (1823–1885)

US political leader. He was elected to the US House of Representatives 1854 and served as Speaker of the House 1863–69. A radical Republican, Colfax was elected vice-president for President Grant's first term 1869–73. He was not renominated because of charges of corruption and financial improprieties.

Born in New York, USA, Colfax moved with his family to Indiana 1836 and, although having the benefit of little formal education, worked in a succession of jobs, including county auditor, newspaper reporter, and legal assistant before becoming active in Indiana state politics.



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