Full name: Chester Alan Arthur

Born: October 5, 1829

Died: November 18, 1886

Burial site: Rural Cemetery, Albany, New York

Parents: William and Malvina Stone Arthur

Spouse: Ellen Lewis Herndon (1837-1880; m. 1859)

Children: William Lewis Herndon (1860-1863); Chester Alan Jr. (1864-1937); Ellen Herndon (1871-1915)

Religion: Episcopalian

Education: Union College (B.A., 1848; M.A., 1851)

Occupations: Educator; attorney

Government positions: Vice president under James A. Garfield

Political party: Republican

Dates as president: September 20, 1881-March 4, 1885

Age upon taking office: 51