Original: Richard Mentor Johnson ( October 17 , 1780 or 1781 -- November 19 , 1850 ) was the ninth Vice President of the United States , serving in the administration of Martin Van Buren ( 1837 â '' 1841 ) .
Simplified: Richard Mentor Johnson ( October 17 , 1780 â '' November 19 , 1850 ) was the ninth Vice President of the United States , serving with President Martin Van Buren .