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James Atwell Mount

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James Atwell Mount

Birth
Montgomery County, Indiana, USA
Death
16 Jan 1901 (aged 57)
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
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Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Indiana Governor. During the Civil War, he served as a Sergeant in the 2nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Union Army and earned distinction for his bravery in the Battle of Chickamauga. After the war, he attended the Presbyterian Academy, became a successful farmer and was recognized for his farmer institute lectures. Entering politics, he was a member to the Indiana State Senate (1888-92). In 1897, he was elected as a Republican the 24th Governor of Indiana, serving until 1901. During his term, a medical examining board was initiated, the prison system was renovated, and a labor commissioner’s office was created. A few days after leaving office, he passed away from a heart attack.
Indiana Governor. During the Civil War, he served as a Sergeant in the 2nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Union Army and earned distinction for his bravery in the Battle of Chickamauga. After the war, he attended the Presbyterian Academy, became a successful farmer and was recognized for his farmer institute lectures. Entering politics, he was a member to the Indiana State Senate (1888-92). In 1897, he was elected as a Republican the 24th Governor of Indiana, serving until 1901. During his term, a medical examining board was initiated, the prison system was renovated, and a labor commissioner’s office was created. A few days after leaving office, he passed away from a heart attack.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Feb 13, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8478/james_atwell-mount: accessed ), memorial page for James Atwell Mount (24 Mar 1843–16 Jan 1901), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8478, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.