Eliza Hendricks

Who is Eliza Hendricks

Eliza Hendricks (née Morgan) was the wife of Thomas A. Hendricks, who served as the 21st Vice President of the United States under President Grover Cleveland from March 1885 until his death in November 1885. Eliza was born in 1823 and passed away in 1903. As the wife of Thomas Hendricks, she served as the Second Lady of the United States during his short term in office.

Thomas A. Hendricks was a prominent figure in American politics, serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from Indiana, as well as the Governor of Indiana, before becoming Vice President. Despite her husband's significant role, there is relatively limited information available on Eliza Hendricks compared to other figures of her stature. She is often remembered for her role in her husband's political life and her brief tenure as Second Lady.

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