Born: Nov. 2, 1795
Birthplace: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Party: Democratic
Age at Inauguration: 49
Served: 1845-1849
Died: June 15, 1849
Age at Death: 53
College: U. of N. Carolina
Religion: Methodist
Occupation: Lawyer
Runner-Up: Henry Clay (1844)
Vice President: George M. Dallas (1845-1849)