Schuyler Colfax

1823–1885 (age 62)

Politician

Biography

Schuyler Colfax rose from humble beginnings to become Speaker of the House and later Vice President under Ulysses S. Grant, championing western settlement and supporting the rights of laborers and veterans alike.

He carried that same dedication into his later years, remaining a steady advocate for the communities he served, and his final resting place in South Bend City Cemetery stands as a reminder of his long career in public service.

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Kazimierz Sztuczko
1867–1949 (age 82)
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Ellen Maria Colfax
1836–1911 (age 75)
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Henry Whitmer Hopkins
1838–1920 (age 82)
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1870–1925 (age 55)
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