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
