James McCready (Feb. 22, 1816-Oct. 9, 1909). The fourth mayor of Indianapolis (1854-1856), and the first Democrat mayor, James McCready came to… Read More »James McCready
James L. Mitchell (Sept. 29, 1834-Feb. 22, 1894). James L. Mitchell was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, and lived in Monroe County, Indiana,… Read More »James L. Mitchell
Municipal election of 1914 One of the city’s most notorious campaign scandals occurred in 1914. According to government prosecutors, Indianapolis Mayor and Democrat National… Read More »Municipal election of 1914
John Chalfant New (July 6, 1831 – June 4, 1906). John Chalfant New was born to John Bowman New, son of Jethro Mariah… Read More »John Chalfant New
Caleb Scudder (Jan. 18, 1795-Mar. 6, 1866). Born in Trenton, New Jersey, where he learned the cabinetmaking trade, Caleb Scudder settled with… Read More »Caleb Scudder
Caleb Blood Smith (Apr. 16, 1808-Jan. 7, 1864). Caleb Blood Smith was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of a merchant who moved… Read More »Caleb Blood Smith
John W. Sweezy (Nov. 14, 1932-Nov. 21, 2017). The Marion County Republican chairman from 1972 until 2000, John Sweezy presided over the when… Read More »John W. Sweezy
Thomas Taggart (Nov. 17, 1856-Mar. 6, 1929). Born in Amyvale, County Monaghan, Ireland, Thomas Taggart came to the United States in 1861… Read More »Thomas Taggart
Townsend Recovery Plan Convention The Townsend Recovery Plan Convention was the fourth national gathering of an organization founded in 1934 by Francis Townsend, a… Read More »Townsend Recovery Plan Convention
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
