In office March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1877 Vice President Schuyler Colfax (1869–1873) Henry Wilson (1873–1875) None (1875–1877) Preceded by Andrew Johnson Succeeded by Rutherford B. Hayes 17th Commanding General of the United States Army In office March 9, 1864 – March 4, 1869 Appointed by Abraham Lincoln Preceded by Henry Wager Halleck Succeeded by William Tecumseh Sherman Born April 27, 1822(1822-04-27) Point Pleasant, Ohio Died July 23, 1885(1885-07-23) (aged 63) Mount McGregor, New York Birth name Hiram Ulysses Grant Nationality American Political party Republican Spouse(s) Julia Dent Grant Children Jesse Grant, Ulysses S. Grant, Jr., Nellie Grant, Frederick Grant Alma mater United States Military Academy at West Point Occupation Soldier Religion Methodist Signature Military service Nickname(s) "Unconditional Surrender" Grant Allegiance  United States Union Service/branch Union Army United States Army.