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James Andrew Jacobs Sr.

(Feb. 22, 1906-Dec. 17, 1992). Born in Perry County, Indiana, James Andrew Jacobs Sr. attended Benjamin Harrison Law School (later… Read More »James Andrew Jacobs Sr.

John Worth Kern Jr.

(July 7, 1900-Jan. 29, 1971). Born in Indianapolis, Kern was the son of —vice-presidential candidate with William Jennings Bryan in… Read More »John Worth Kern Jr.

Merrill Moores

(Apr. 21, 1856-Oct. 21, 1929). A native of Indianapolis, Merrill Moores was the grandson of , state treasurer and founder… Read More »Merrill Moores

Nathaniel N. Morris

(May 31, 1857-Apr. 12, 1903). Nathaniel N. Morris was born in Coloma, California. His father was a native of Prussia… Read More »Nathaniel N. Morris

William Doyle Ruckelshaus

(July 24, 1932 – Nov. 27, 2019). Born in Indianapolis, Ruckelshaus attended local parochial schools until the age of 16.… Read More »William Doyle Ruckelshaus

Oliver Hampton Smith

(Oct. 23, 1794-Mar. 19, 1859). Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, of Quaker stock, Oliver Hampton Smith journeyed first to New… Read More »Oliver Hampton Smith

Tally Sheet Forgeries

The Tally Sheet Forgeries occurred during the 1886 midterm election in Indianapolis. The scandal centered on the alteration of voter… Read More »Tally Sheet Forgeries

Women in Politics

Throughout its long history, Indianapolis has produced many women who were at the forefront of local, state, and national politics.… Read More »Women in Politics