Samuel J. Tilden

Samuel Jones Tilden (February 19, 1814 – August 14, 1886) was the candidate for U.S. president of the Democratic Party in 1876; he narrowly lost to Rutherford B. Hayes, the Republican Party's candidate, in one of the country's most dispiuted, closest-run, and violent elections. Tilden was also the governor of New York from January 1, 1875 to December 31, 1876. 

 Life 
Tilden was born on February 19, 1814 in New Lebanon, New York. He studied at Yale University and at New York University. Tilden never married and had no children. He died on August 4, 1886 in Yonkers, New York, from natural causes at the age of 72. His gravestone has the phrase "I still trust the people" on it.

References

Other websites
Samuel Tilden.com 
Hayes-Tilden election described in detail, compared to Bush-Gore election

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