John C. Breckinridge vice president of the United States from 1857 to 1861 (1821–1875) (1821–1875) Parents Mary Stanhope Clay Smith Cabell Breckinridge Children Joseph Cabell Breckinridge, II Clifton Rodes Breckinridge John Witherspoon Breckinridge Siblings Mary Cabell Satterwhite Partners Mary Cyrene Breckinridge