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History of Bartholomew County IndianaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Bartholomew County Indiana, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:George William Cooper Biography George William Cooper, representative, was born in Bartholomew county, Ind., May 21, 1851; son of Moses O. and Mary E. (Ogilvie) Cooper; grandson of John Cooper of Maryland, and a descendant of Thomas Ogilvie of Scotland. He was graduated A.B. from Indiana university in 1872, receiving the degree of LL. B. the same year. He was elected prosecuting attorney for Barholomew and Brown counties in 1782, held the position of mayor of the city of Columbus, Ind., and was city attorney in 1877. He was a Democratic representative from Indiana in the 51st, 52nd and 53rd congresses, 1889-95. He was married to Sina E. Greene of Bloomington, Ind. He died in Columbus, Ind., in September, 1901. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Indiana Facts: Bartholomew County Facts: Seat: ColumbusEstablished: 1821 Jan 8 Formed from: Indian lands
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