Neff, John Enos, Indiana Secretary Of State
Was born in Winchester, Indiana October 26,1846, His father was John Neff of German descent,who came to this state from Ohio.His mother's maiden name was Harriet N. Holmes. She was of Scotch-Irish ancestry and a native of Pennsylvania. The son was educated at the High School of his native town and at the State Universtity at Bloomington. Upon thoroughly compleeting his studies he read law in the office of General Thomas M. Browne, at the end of which he commenced practice at Winchester, meeting with flattering success for a young man in his own country. During the war of the rebelion he served with the "Hundred Men" in the 134Th Indiana Volunter Infantry. In 1872 his democratic fellow citizens brought him into the political arena by a nomination for Congress, In opposition to J.P.C. Shanks, The Republican candidate, having received a largley Republican . General Shanks, The Republican candidate, having received a majority of one thousand at the previous election.
The canvass was a warmly contested one. Mr. Neff to the stump, and soon developed an extraordinary talent as a speaker, acquiring a reputation throughout the state and beyond. The vote at the election was so close that both parties claimed the majority, Mr. Neff's friends declaring him clearly elected; but after a contest in the House of Representatives,Then largly Republican, Mr. Shank's held the seat. Recognizing Mr. Neff's fitness for the responsible station, the Democrats nominated and elected him to the office of Secretary Of State. In 1874, Re-elected him in 1876, and he is holding the office at the date of this writing. In the first canvass the Republicans pitted against him their champion debater, Mr. Curry. They met in joint discussion, the popular verdict resulting in triumphant success of Mr. Neff. At both elections Mr. neff led his ticket, receiving in 1876 a larger majority than Gov. Williams. This gentleman is by the gift of nature a popular man as well as a Politician. With a native ease of address and courteous affability, his personal magnetism invariably attracts those who approach him. Although of Medium stature, a shrewd stranger would at ounce pick him out of a crowd as a man of mark. Mr. neff is unmarried, having evidently given the younger days of his manhood to the State,rather to the cares of a family relation. There can be no question a still greater future lies before him. Having been tried in public trusts, And proven able and true, his fellow citizens will unquestionbly call for more of his services in a official capacity, and it is but just to record that many of his warmest friends are among those who are ardent political opponents.
Source~ Biographical History of Eminent And Self Made Men In The State of Indiana. 1880
Representative Men of Indiana 7th District
pages 158 and 159
Source~ internet archive
John was the 20th Secretary of State, Indiana He served January 16,1876 - January 16,1879 Democrat, Winchester Indiana.
Was born in Winchester, Indiana October 26,1846, His father was John Neff of German descent,who came to this state from Ohio.His mother's maiden name was Harriet N. Holmes. She was of Scotch-Irish ancestry and a native of Pennsylvania. The son was educated at the High School of his native town and at the State Universtity at Bloomington. Upon thoroughly compleeting his studies he read law in the office of General Thomas M. Browne, at the end of which he commenced practice at Winchester, meeting with flattering success for a young man in his own country. During the war of the rebelion he served with the "Hundred Men" in the 134Th Indiana Volunter Infantry. In 1872 his democratic fellow citizens brought him into the political arena by a nomination for Congress, In opposition to J.P.C. Shanks, The Republican candidate, having received a largley Republican . General Shanks, The Republican candidate, having received a majority of one thousand at the previous election.
The canvass was a warmly contested one. Mr. Neff to the stump, and soon developed an extraordinary talent as a speaker, acquiring a reputation throughout the state and beyond. The vote at the election was so close that both parties claimed the majority, Mr. Neff's friends declaring him clearly elected; but after a contest in the House of Representatives,Then largly Republican, Mr. Shank's held the seat. Recognizing Mr. Neff's fitness for the responsible station, the Democrats nominated and elected him to the office of Secretary Of State. In 1874, Re-elected him in 1876, and he is holding the office at the date of this writing. In the first canvass the Republicans pitted against him their champion debater, Mr. Curry. They met in joint discussion, the popular verdict resulting in triumphant success of Mr. Neff. At both elections Mr. neff led his ticket, receiving in 1876 a larger majority than Gov. Williams. This gentleman is by the gift of nature a popular man as well as a Politician. With a native ease of address and courteous affability, his personal magnetism invariably attracts those who approach him. Although of Medium stature, a shrewd stranger would at ounce pick him out of a crowd as a man of mark. Mr. neff is unmarried, having evidently given the younger days of his manhood to the State,rather to the cares of a family relation. There can be no question a still greater future lies before him. Having been tried in public trusts, And proven able and true, his fellow citizens will unquestionbly call for more of his services in a official capacity, and it is but just to record that many of his warmest friends are among those who are ardent political opponents.
Source~ Biographical History of Eminent And Self Made Men In The State of Indiana. 1880
Representative Men of Indiana 7th District
pages 158 and 159
Source~ internet archive
John was the 20th Secretary of State, Indiana He served January 16,1876 - January 16,1879 Democrat, Winchester Indiana.
Neff, John Enos, Indiana Secretary Of State
Was born in Winchester, Indiana October 26,1846, His father was John Neff of German descent,who came to this state from Ohio.His mother's maiden name was Harriet N. Holmes. She was of Scotch-Irish ancestry and a native of Pennsylvania. The son was educated at the High School of his native town and at the State Universtity at Bloomington. Upon thoroughly compleeting his studies he read law in the office of General Thomas M. Browne, at the end of which he commenced practice at Winchester, meeting with flattering success for a young man in his own country. During the war of the rebelion he served with the "Hundred Men" in the 134Th Indiana Volunter Infantry. In 1872 his democratic fellow citizens brought him into the political arena by a nomination for Congress, In opposition to J.P.C. Shanks, The Republican candidate, having received a largley Republican . General Shanks, The Republican candidate, having received a majority of one thousand at the previous election.
The canvass was a warmly contested one. Mr. Neff to the stump, and soon developed an extraordinary talent as a speaker, acquiring a reputation throughout the state and beyond. The vote at the election was so close that both parties claimed the majority, Mr. Neff's friends declaring him clearly elected; but after a contest in the House of Representatives,Then largly Republican, Mr. Shank's held the seat. Recognizing Mr. Neff's fitness for the responsible station, the Democrats nominated and elected him to the office of Secretary Of State. In 1874, Re-elected him in 1876, and he is holding the office at the date of this writing. In the first canvass the Republicans pitted against him their champion debater, Mr. Curry. They met in joint discussion, the popular verdict resulting in triumphant success of Mr. Neff. At both elections Mr. neff led his ticket, receiving in 1876 a larger majority than Gov. Williams. This gentleman is by the gift of nature a popular man as well as a Politician. With a native ease of address and courteous affability, his personal magnetism invariably attracts those who approach him. Although of Medium stature, a shrewd stranger would at ounce pick him out of a crowd as a man of mark. Mr. neff is unmarried, having evidently given the younger days of his manhood to the State,rather to the cares of a family relation. There can be no question a still greater future lies before him. Having been tried in public trusts, And proven able and true, his fellow citizens will unquestionbly call for more of his services in a official capacity, and it is but just to record that many of his warmest friends are among those who are ardent political opponents.
Source~ Biographical History of Eminent And Self Made Men In The State of Indiana. 1880
Representative Men of Indiana 7th District
pages 158 and 159
Source~ internet archive
John was the 20th Secretary of State, Indiana He served January 16,1876 - January 16,1879 Democrat, Winchester Indiana.
Was born in Winchester, Indiana October 26,1846, His father was John Neff of German descent,who came to this state from Ohio.His mother's maiden name was Harriet N. Holmes. She was of Scotch-Irish ancestry and a native of Pennsylvania. The son was educated at the High School of his native town and at the State Universtity at Bloomington. Upon thoroughly compleeting his studies he read law in the office of General Thomas M. Browne, at the end of which he commenced practice at Winchester, meeting with flattering success for a young man in his own country. During the war of the rebelion he served with the "Hundred Men" in the 134Th Indiana Volunter Infantry. In 1872 his democratic fellow citizens brought him into the political arena by a nomination for Congress, In opposition to J.P.C. Shanks, The Republican candidate, having received a largley Republican . General Shanks, The Republican candidate, having received a majority of one thousand at the previous election.
The canvass was a warmly contested one. Mr. Neff to the stump, and soon developed an extraordinary talent as a speaker, acquiring a reputation throughout the state and beyond. The vote at the election was so close that both parties claimed the majority, Mr. Neff's friends declaring him clearly elected; but after a contest in the House of Representatives,Then largly Republican, Mr. Shank's held the seat. Recognizing Mr. Neff's fitness for the responsible station, the Democrats nominated and elected him to the office of Secretary Of State. In 1874, Re-elected him in 1876, and he is holding the office at the date of this writing. In the first canvass the Republicans pitted against him their champion debater, Mr. Curry. They met in joint discussion, the popular verdict resulting in triumphant success of Mr. Neff. At both elections Mr. neff led his ticket, receiving in 1876 a larger majority than Gov. Williams. This gentleman is by the gift of nature a popular man as well as a Politician. With a native ease of address and courteous affability, his personal magnetism invariably attracts those who approach him. Although of Medium stature, a shrewd stranger would at ounce pick him out of a crowd as a man of mark. Mr. neff is unmarried, having evidently given the younger days of his manhood to the State,rather to the cares of a family relation. There can be no question a still greater future lies before him. Having been tried in public trusts, And proven able and true, his fellow citizens will unquestionbly call for more of his services in a official capacity, and it is but just to record that many of his warmest friends are among those who are ardent political opponents.
Source~ Biographical History of Eminent And Self Made Men In The State of Indiana. 1880
Representative Men of Indiana 7th District
pages 158 and 159
Source~ internet archive
John was the 20th Secretary of State, Indiana He served January 16,1876 - January 16,1879 Democrat, Winchester Indiana.
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