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Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844 – November 21, 1899) was the 24th Vice President of the United States, serving from 1897 until his death in 1899. He was the sixth vice president to die in office.

Early Life and Education

Garret Hobart was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, to Addison Willard Hobart and Sophia Vanderveer. He attended Rutgers University, where he graduated in 1863. After completing his education, Hobart studied law under the tutelage of prominent attorney Socrates Tuttle and was admitted to the bar in 1869.

Legal and Political Career

Hobart began his legal career in Paterson, New Jersey, where he quickly became a successful corporate lawyer. His involvement in politics began with his election to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1872. He served as Speaker of the Assembly in 1874. Hobart was later elected to the New Jersey Senate, where he served from 1876 to 1882, including a term as President of the Senate.

Vice Presidency

In 1896, Hobart was selected as the running mate of William McKinley in the presidential election. The McKinley-Hobart ticket won the election, and Hobart was inaugurated as Vice President on March 4, 1897. As Vice President, Hobart was a close advisor to President McKinley and played a significant role in the administration, particularly in economic and financial matters.

Death and Legacy

Garret Hobart's health began to decline in 1899, and he died of heart disease on November 21, 1899, in Paterson, New Jersey. He was buried in Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson. Hobart's death left the vice presidency vacant until the next election.

Related Pages

• William McKinley
• Vice President of the United States
• New Jersey General Assembly
• New Jersey Senate
• Paterson, New Jersey
• Rutgers University