Presidential Biographies | Arthur Administration - Key Facts

Full name: Chester Alan Arthur

Personal Information:
Born: October 5, 1829
Birthplace: North Fairfield, Vermont
Died: November 18, 1886
Burial place: Rural Cemetery, Albany, New York
Religion: Episcopalian
Spouse: Ellen Lewis Herndon (m. 1859)
Children: William Lewis Herndon; Chester Alan II; Ellen Herndon
Education: Union College, 1848
Occupation: Teacher; attorney; politician
Political Party: Republican Party
Age at Inauguration: 51 years