Garret Hobart

Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844-November 21, 1899) wastwenty-fourth Vice President ofUnited States. He was bornLong Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey,graduated from Rutgers College1865. He was admitted tobar,practicedPaterson, New Jersey.

Hobart served inNew Jersey state Assembly from 18721876, serving as speaker1874. He wasmember ofstate Senate from 18761882, serving as its president from 1881. He was nominated asRepublican candidateVice President onticketWilliam McKinley,was elected1896, serving from March 4, 1897, until his death.