Albert W. Wishard
Albert W. Wishard | |
|---|---|
 A drawn portrait of Albert Wishard in 1897 | |
| Indiana State Senate | |
| 27th United States Attorney for the District of Indiana | |
| In office 1897–1901 | |
| President | William McKinley |
| Preceded by | Frank B. Burke |
| Succeeded by | Joseph B. Kealing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1854 Greenwood, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1917 (aged 62–63) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Dilated cardiomyopathy |
| Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Carrie Wallace (1888-1889) (1906–death) |
| Parent | Harriet (née Moreland) & William Henry Wishard |
| Alma mater | Wabash College 1876 |
| Occupation | Lawyer Campaign manager |
| [1][2][3][4] | |
Albert W. Wishard (c. 1854-July 11, 1917) was an American attorney and politician. Wishard served in the Indiana State Senate for two terms and was a United States Attorney. A Republican, Wishard was also the campaign manager for Charles W. Fairbanks two Senate campaigns.
Early life and education[edit]
Albert W. Wishard was born in about 1854 in Greenwood, Indiana. His father was physician W. H. Wishard and his mother was Harriet (née Moreland) Wishard.[1] Wishard had one sister, Elizabeth.[4] When Wishard was ten, his family moved to Marion County, settling in Southport.[5] He attended Wabash College and graduated in 1876. Wishard studied law at John Coburn's law firm.[3]
Career and life in politics[edit]
After passing the bar, Wishard was partner in John Coburn's firm, Test & Coburn, followed by being a partner with J. E. Florea.[3][5] He eventually founded his own firm.[3]
Politics[edit]
In 1884, Wishard ran for the Indiana House of Representatives as a Republican representing Marion, Shelby and Bartholomew Counties.[3] In 1888, he married Carrie Wallace in Indianapolis. One year later, in 1889, Wallace filed to divorce Wishard. The couple divorced, and Wishard would keep in touch with Wallace via letters.[6]
In 1900, Wishard was appointed solicitor for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by President William McKinley.[7] On March 1, 1903, Wishard resigned from his position as solicitor for the IRS. He left Washington and moved back to Indianapolis where he returned to his law practice.[8] In 1906, he and Carrie Wallace agreed to marry and eloped in Chicago with Wallace's mother as a witness.[6]
Later life and death[edit]
Wishard died in Indianapolis on July 11, 1917, from dilated cardiomyopathy.[9] He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.[4]
Legacy[edit]
Wishard's correspondence is held in the collection of the Indiana State Library.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Collection: Albert W. Wishard correspondence | Indiana State Library Manuscripts Catalog". Rare Books and Manuscripts. Indiana State Library. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Clipped From The Cincinnati Enquirer". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Newspapers.com. 17 June 1904. p. 12. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Who the Candidates Are". The Indianapolis Journal. 21 October 1892. p. 8. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "Wishard Funeral Sunday". The Indianapolis Star. Newspapers.com. 13 July 1917. p. 4. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Kersheval and Wishard: Named for the Places Slated for Them". The Indianapolis News. Newspapers.com. 19 March 1897. p. 9. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Love Welds Chain Broken by Divorce". The Inter Ocean. Newspapers.com. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Albert W. Wishard Dead". Evening Star. 12 July 1917. p. 18. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Albert Wishard Resigns". The Fort Wayne News. Newspapers.com. 19 February 1903. p. 3. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Clipped From Knoxville Sentinel". Knoxville Sentinel. 12 July 1917. p. 10. Retrieved 11 April 2020.