As a lawyer in Buffalo, New York, Grover Cleveland became notable for his single-minded concentration upon whatever task faced him. At the age of 44 he suddenly emerged into a political prominence that carried him to the White House in less than four years. In 1881 he was elected as a reform Mayor of Buffalo, and a year later, reform Governor of New York, in both positions distinguishing himself by his frequent use of the veto to curb political favoritism and corruption.

Chronology of His Life and Career

	March 18, 1837	Born in Caldwell, New Jersey.
	1841	Moved to Fayetteville, New York.
	1850	Moved to Clinton, New York.
	1853	Moved to Holland Patent, New York.
	1859	Admitted to the bar.
	1862	Served as Ward Supervisor in Buffalo, New York.
	1870	Elected Sheriff of Erie County.
	1881	Elected Mayor of Buffalo.
	1882	Elected Governor of New York.
	1884	Elected President of the United States.
	June 2, 1886	Married Frances Folsom.
	1888	Defeated for re-election by Benjamin Harrison.
	1889	Moved to New York City and resumed law practice.
	1892	Elected to another term as President.
	1897	Retired to Princeton, New Jersey.
	June 24, 1908	Died in Princeton, New Jersey.

See Also

Frances Folsom Cleveland

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