Will Vawter (Apr. 13, 1871-Feb. 11, 1941). John William Vawter was born in Boone County, West Virginia. He moved to , Indiana,… Read More »Will Vawter
Bernard Vonnegut (Aug. 8, 1855-Aug. 7, 1908). The second son of Indianapolis merchant and his wife Katrina, Bernard Vonnegut attended various German… Read More »Bernard Vonnegut
Clemens Vonnegut Sr. (Nov. 20, 1824-Dec. 13, 1906). German immigrant Clemens Vonnegut Sr. was the patriarch of the Indianapolis Vonneguts. He was a… Read More »Clemens Vonnegut Sr.
Kurt Vonnegut (Nov. 11, 1922-Apr. 11, 2007). Critically acclaimed satirical author, best-known for his works Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut was… Read More »Kurt Vonnegut
Harry E. Voshell (Jan. 17, 1870-Apr. 5, 1947). Born in Dearborn County, Harry Voshell graduated from Aurora High School in Dearborn County. Following… Read More »Harry E. Voshell
Madam C. J. Walker (Dec. 23, 1867–May 25, 1919). Madam C. J. Walker arrived in Indianapolis in February 1910, attracted by its thriving business… Read More »Madam C. J. Walker
David Wallace (Apr. 4, 1799-Sept. 4, 1859). David Wallace was born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, to Andrew and Eleanor Wallace. Wallace’s father… Read More »David Wallace
Harry R. Wallace (Feb. 16, 1869-Sept. 17, 1915). The son of Indianapolis Mayor , Harry Wallace was a lifelong resident of the city.… Read More »Harry R. Wallace
Lewis (Lew) Wallace (Apr. 10, 1827-Feb. 15, 1905). Originally from Brookville, Indiana, Wallace was one of four boys born to David and Esther… Read More »Lewis (Lew) Wallace
William J. Wallace (Mar. 16, 1814-Jan. 9, 1894). William J. Wallace was born in County Donegal, Ireland, and his family immigrated to the… Read More »William J. Wallace
