March 12 , 1862  –  November 3 , 1865 Preceded by Isham G. Harris Succeeded by E. H. East Born December 29 , 1808 ( 1808-12-29 ) Raleigh Died July 31 , 1875 (age 66) Greeneville Nationality American Political party Democratic until 1864 and after 1869; elected Vice President in 1864 on a National Union