William A. Wheeler was the 19th Vice President of the United States, serving from 1877 to 1881 under President Rutherford B. Hayes. Born on June 30, 1819 in Malone, New York, he was a lawyer and politician known for his honesty and integrity. Before becoming vice president, Wheeler served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the New York State Senate. He played a key role in the Compromise of 1877, which resolved the disputed 1876 presidential election. Though not widely known today, Wheeler was respected in his time for his principled leadership. He died in 1887.