SettingsPeople from Richmond, Indiana
Adam Cappa
Adam Matthew Cappa is an American contemporary Christian-Rock singer-songwriter born and raised in Richmond, Indiana.
Adam Matthew Cappa is an American contemporary Christian-Rock singer-songwriter born and raised in Richmond, Indiana.
Addison H. Nordyke
Addison H. Nordyke was an industrialist and manufacturer from Richmond, Indiana, United States.
Addison H. Nordyke was an industrialist and manufacturer from Richmond, Indiana, United States.
Andy Simpkins
Andy Simpkins (April 29, 1932 - June 2, 1999) was an American jazz bassist.
Andy Simpkins (April 29, 1932 - June 2, 1999) was an American jazz bassist.
Bo Van Pelt
Bo Van Pelt is an American professional golfer.
Bo Van Pelt is an American professional golfer.
Bob Jenkins
Bob Jenkins (born September 4, 1947) is an American television and radio sports announcer with NBC Sports Network, also known for his work at ABC and ESPN calling IndyCar and NASCAR telecasts.
Bob Jenkins (born September 4, 1947) is an American television and radio sports announcer with NBC Sports Network, also known for his work at ABC and ESPN calling IndyCar and NASCAR telecasts.
Burton J. Westcott
Burton J. Westcott (1868–1926) was one of Springfield, Ohio’s most prominent citizens and successful businessmen.
Burton J. Westcott (1868–1926) was one of Springfield, Ohio’s most prominent citizens and successful businessmen.
Carol Lou Trio
The Carol Lou Trio was a jazz combo which gained modest popularity in the mid-eastern United States during the 1970s, and international distribution of its few recordings.
The Carol Lou Trio was a jazz combo which gained modest popularity in the mid-eastern United States during the 1970s, and international distribution of its few recordings.
Charles A. Hufnagel
Charles A. Hufnagel, M.D. (August 15, 1916—May 31, 1989) was an American surgeon who in the early 1950s invented the first artificial heart valve.
Charles A. Hufnagel, M.D. (August 15, 1916—May 31, 1989) was an American surgeon who in the early 1950s invented the first artificial heart valve.
Charles Conner
Charles Fremont Conner (1857–1905) was an American artist who was one of the most important painters in the Richmond Group in Richmond, Indiana.
Charles Fremont Conner (1857–1905) was an American artist who was one of the most important painters in the Richmond Group in Richmond, Indiana.
Charles Francis Jenkins
Charles Francis Jenkins was an American pioneer of early cinema and one of the inventors of television, though he used mechanical rather than electronic technologies.
Charles Francis Jenkins was an American pioneer of early cinema and one of the inventors of television, though he used mechanical rather than electronic technologies.
Charles Weeghman
Charles H. ("Lucky Charlie") Weeghman (March 12, 1874– November 1, 1938) was one of the founders of the short-lived major league baseball organization called the Federal League (1914–1915).
Charles H. ("Lucky Charlie") Weeghman (March 12, 1874– November 1, 1938) was one of the founders of the short-lived major league baseball organization called the Federal League (1914–1915).
Christopher Benfey
Christopher Benfey (born 28 October 1954) is an American literary critic and Emily Dickinson scholar.
Christopher Benfey (born 28 October 1954) is an American literary critic and Emily Dickinson scholar.
Claude Berry
Claude Elzy Berry (February 14, 1880 – February 1, 1974), born in Losantville, Indiana, was a catcher for the Chicago White Sox (1904), Philadelphia Athletics (1906–07) and Pittsburgh Rebels (19...
Claude Elzy Berry (February 14, 1880 – February 1, 1974), born in Losantville, Indiana, was a catcher for the Chicago White Sox (1904), Philadelphia Athletics (1906–07) and Pittsburgh Rebels (19...
D. Elton Trueblood
David Elton Trueblood, who was usually known as "Elton Trueblood" or "D. Elton Trueblood", was a noted 20th century American Quaker author and theologian, former chaplain both to Harvard and St...
David Elton Trueblood, who was usually known as "Elton Trueblood" or "D. Elton Trueblood", was a noted 20th century American Quaker author and theologian, former chaplain both to Harvard and St...
Dan Mitrione
Daniel A. Mitrione (August 4, 1920 – August 10, 1970) was an Italian-born American police officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation agent and a United States government advisor for the Central In...
Daniel A. Mitrione (August 4, 1920 – August 10, 1970) was an Italian-born American police officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation agent and a United States government advisor for the Central In...
Daniel G. Reid
Daniel Gray Reid (1858–1925) was an American industrialist and philanthropist known as the "Tinplate King".
Daniel Gray Reid (1858–1925) was an American industrialist and philanthropist known as the "Tinplate King".
Daniel Kinsey
Daniel Chapin Kinsey (January 22, 1902 – June 27, 1970) was an American hurdler and a scholar in physical education.
Daniel Chapin Kinsey (January 22, 1902 – June 27, 1970) was an American hurdler and a scholar in physical education.
Daniel W. Marmon
Daniel W. Marmon was an industrialist from Richmond, Indiana, United States.
Daniel W. Marmon was an industrialist from Richmond, Indiana, United States.
Daniel Webster Comstock
Daniel Webster Comstock (December 16, 1840 – May 19, 1917) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Daniel Webster Comstock (December 16, 1840 – May 19, 1917) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Darrell M. West
Darrell West (born October 6, 1954) is an American author, political scientist, and political commentator.
Darrell West (born October 6, 1954) is an American author, political scientist, and political commentator.
David P. Holloway
David Pierson Holloway (December 7, 1809 - September 9, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
David Pierson Holloway (December 7, 1809 - September 9, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
David W. Dennis
David Worth Dennis II (June 7, 1912 – January 6, 1999) was an attorney and Republican United States Representative from Indiana.
David Worth Dennis II (June 7, 1912 – January 6, 1999) was an attorney and Republican United States Representative from Indiana.
Doc Williams (driver)
Merrill "Doc" Williams (26 October 1912 Indianapolis, Indiana – 28 April 1982 Richmond, Indiana) was an American racecar driver.
Merrill "Doc" Williams (26 October 1912 Indianapolis, Indiana – 28 April 1982 Richmond, Indiana) was an American racecar driver.
Doc Williams (racing driver)
Merrill Henry "Doc" Williams was an American racecar driver.
Merrill Henry "Doc" Williams was an American racecar driver.
Dominic James
Dominic James (born October 5, 1986) is an American professional basketball player.
Dominic James (born October 5, 1986) is an American professional basketball player.
Douglas C. Bennett
Douglas C. Bennett (born 1946) is the current president of Earlham College, located in Richmond, Indiana.
Douglas C. Bennett (born 1946) is the current president of Earlham College, located in Richmond, Indiana.
Esther Kellner
Esther Kellner was an author, animal lover, and director of Wayne County, Indiana Civil Defense.
Esther Kellner was an author, animal lover, and director of Wayne County, Indiana Civil Defense.
Frank J. Girardin
Francois "Frank" Joseph Girardin (October 6, 1856-August 7, 1945) was an American impressionist artist who worked in the Cincinnati, Ohio, Richmond, Indiana and Los Angeles, California areas.
Francois "Frank" Joseph Girardin (October 6, 1856-August 7, 1945) was an American impressionist artist who worked in the Cincinnati, Ohio, Richmond, Indiana and Los Angeles, California areas.
Gaar Williams
Gaar B. Williams (December 12, 1880 - June 15, 1935) was a prominent American cartoonist who worked for the Indianapolis News and the Chicago Tribune.
Gaar B. Williams (December 12, 1880 - June 15, 1935) was a prominent American cartoonist who worked for the Indianapolis News and the Chicago Tribune.
George Duning
George Duning (February 25, 1908 – February 27, 2000) was an American musician and film composer.
George Duning (February 25, 1908 – February 27, 2000) was an American musician and film composer.
George Herbert Baker
George Herbert Baker (February 14, 1878–1943) was an American Impressionist artist who worked primarily in the Richmond, Indiana area and was a member of the "Richmond Group" of painters.
George Herbert Baker (February 14, 1878–1943) was an American Impressionist artist who worked primarily in the Richmond, Indiana area and was a member of the "Richmond Group" of painters.
Glenn Chapman
Glenn Justice Chapman (January 21, 1906, in Cambridge City, Indiana – November 5, 1988, in Richmond, Indiana) was an American Major League Baseball player.
Glenn Justice Chapman (January 21, 1906, in Cambridge City, Indiana – November 5, 1988, in Richmond, Indiana) was an American Major League Baseball player.
Greg Rhodes
Greg Rhodes is the Executive Director of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, and he also serves as the Cincinnati Reds team historian.
Greg Rhodes is the Executive Director of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, and he also serves as the Cincinnati Reds team historian.
Gregory Lee Johnson
Texas v. Johnson,, was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that invalidated prohibitions on desecrating the American flag enforced in 48 of the 50 states.
Texas v. Johnson,, was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that invalidated prohibitions on desecrating the American flag enforced in 48 of the 50 states.
Gregory Mahler
Gregory S. Mahler (born August 12, 1950) is an American political scientist with a general interest in comparative politics, and more specific interests in legislatures and constitutionalism.
Gregory S. Mahler (born August 12, 1950) is an American political scientist with a general interest in comparative politics, and more specific interests in legislatures and constitutionalism.
Harry Keenan
Harry George Keenan (June 15, 1867, Richmond, Indiana – April 18, 1944, Santa Ana, California) was an early American silent film actor.
Harry George Keenan (June 15, 1867, Richmond, Indiana – April 18, 1944, Santa Ana, California) was an early American silent film actor.
Henry U. Johnson
Henry Underwood Johnson (October 28, 1850 - June 4, 1939) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Henry Underwood Johnson (October 28, 1850 - June 4, 1939) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Herb Kopf
Herbert M. "Herb" Kopf was an American football coach who was head coach of Manhattan College from 1938–1942 and the Boston Yanks from 1944-1946.
Herbert M. "Herb" Kopf was an American football coach who was head coach of Manhattan College from 1938–1942 and the Boston Yanks from 1944-1946.
Herbert Newby McCoy
Herbert Newby McCoy was a chemist who taught at the University of Chicago and the University of Utah and was the vice-president of Lindsay Light & Chemical Company.
Herbert Newby McCoy was a chemist who taught at the University of Chicago and the University of Utah and was the vice-president of Lindsay Light & Chemical Company.
Huck Wallace
Harry Clinton "Huck" Wallace (July 27, 1882 - July 9, 1951) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Harry Clinton "Huck" Wallace (July 27, 1882 - July 9, 1951) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Irvin Baxter, Jr.
Irvin Baxter Jr. is a Oneness Pentecostal minister who is the founder and president of Endtime Ministries, a Christian organization devoted to presenting his views on Christian eschatology.
Irvin Baxter Jr. is a Oneness Pentecostal minister who is the founder and president of Endtime Ministries, a Christian organization devoted to presenting his views on Christian eschatology.
Jack Everly
Jack Everly is an American conductor and music arranger who serves as Principal Pops Conductor with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic Orchest...
Jack Everly is an American conductor and music arranger who serves as Principal Pops Conductor with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic Orchest...
James Mooney
James Mooney (1861–1921) was an American ethnographer who lived for several years among the Cherokee.
James Mooney (1861–1921) was an American ethnographer who lived for several years among the Cherokee.
James Richards (veterinarian)
James Robert Richards (July 19, 1948 – April 24, 2007) was an American veterinarian who was a noted expert on cats.
James Robert Richards (July 19, 1948 – April 24, 2007) was an American veterinarian who was a noted expert on cats.
Jim Jones
Reverend James Warren "Jim" Jones (May 13, 1931 – November 18, 1978) was the founder and leader of the Peoples Temple, which is best known for the November 18, 1978 mass suicide...
Reverend James Warren "Jim" Jones (May 13, 1931 – November 18, 1978) was the founder and leader of the Peoples Temple, which is best known for the November 18, 1978 mass suicide...
John A. Hasecoster
John Adam Hasecoster (1844–1925) was a prominent American architect in Indiana during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
John Adam Hasecoster (1844–1925) was a prominent American architect in Indiana during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
John Elwood Bundy
John Elwood Bundy (May 1, 1853 – January 17, 1933) was an American Impressionist painter known as the "dean" of the Richmond Group of painters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
John Elwood Bundy (May 1, 1853 – January 17, 1933) was an American Impressionist painter known as the "dean" of the Richmond Group of painters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
John Wilbur Chapman
John Wilbur Chapman (June 17, 1859, Richmond, Indiana – December 25, 1918, New York, New York) was a Presbyterian evangelist in the late 19th Century, generally traveling with gospel singer Char...
John Wilbur Chapman (June 17, 1859, Richmond, Indiana – December 25, 1918, New York, New York) was a Presbyterian evangelist in the late 19th Century, generally traveling with gospel singer Char...
Jon Jennings
Jon Paul Jennings (born October 2, 1962 in Richmond, Indiana) is an American politician and basketball coach currently serving as the president and general manager of the Maine Red Claws of the ...
Jon Paul Jennings (born October 2, 1962 in Richmond, Indiana) is an American politician and basketball coach currently serving as the president and general manager of the Maine Red Claws of the ...
Jonathan Clark Rogers
Jonathan Clark Rogers (September 7, 1885 – October 24, 1967) was President of the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens from 1949 until 1950.
Jonathan Clark Rogers (September 7, 1885 – October 24, 1967) was President of the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens from 1949 until 1950.
Joseph Allen Halberstadt
Joseph Allen Halberstadt (born September 24, 1988) was the drummer for Foxy Shazam, a rock band based out of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Joseph Allen Halberstadt (born September 24, 1988) was the drummer for Foxy Shazam, a rock band based out of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Joseph E. Maddy
Joseph Edgar Maddy (October 14, 1891 - April 1, 1966) was a pioneering American music educator.
Joseph Edgar Maddy (October 14, 1891 - April 1, 1966) was a pioneering American music educator.
Kersey Graves
Kersey Graves (November 21, 1813 – September 4, 1883) was a skeptic, atheist, spiritualist, Nontheist Friend, reformist and writer.
Kersey Graves (November 21, 1813 – September 4, 1883) was a skeptic, atheist, spiritualist, Nontheist Friend, reformist and writer.
Lamar Lundy
Lamar J. Lundy, Jr. was an American defensive end with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League for 13 seasons, from 1957 to 1969.
Lamar J. Lundy, Jr. was an American defensive end with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League for 13 seasons, from 1957 to 1969.
Mary Haas
Mary Rosamund Haas was an American linguist who specialized in North American Indian languages, Thai, and historical linguistics.
Mary Rosamund Haas was an American linguist who specialized in North American Indian languages, Thai, and historical linguistics.
Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer
Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer (December 9, 1877-December 1, 1959) was an early 20th Century painter associated with the Richmond Group of artists in Richmond, Indiana.
Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer (December 9, 1877-December 1, 1959) was an early 20th Century painter associated with the Richmond Group of artists in Richmond, Indiana.
May Aufderheide
May Frances Aufderheide Kaufman (May 21, 1888 – September 1, 1972) was an American composer of ragtime music.
May Frances Aufderheide Kaufman (May 21, 1888 – September 1, 1972) was an American composer of ragtime music.
Melvyn "Deacon" Jones
Melvin "Deacon" Jones is an organ player and founding member of Baby Huey & the Babysitters.
Melvin "Deacon" Jones is an organ player and founding member of Baby Huey & the Babysitters.
Micajah C. Henley
Micajah C. Henley (1856-1927) was a Richmond, Indiana industrialist and inventor.
Micajah C. Henley (1856-1927) was a Richmond, Indiana industrialist and inventor.
Mike Lopresti
Mike Lopresti (born 1953) is an award-winning national sportswriter for the Gannett News Service.
Mike Lopresti (born 1953) is an award-winning national sportswriter for the Gannett News Service.
Ned Rorem
Ned Rorem is a Pulitzer prize-winning American composer and diarist.
Ned Rorem is a Pulitzer prize-winning American composer and diarist.
Norman Foster (director)
Norman Foster (December 13, 1903 – July 7, 1976) was an American film director and actor.
Norman Foster (December 13, 1903 – July 7, 1976) was an American film director and actor.
Paul Flatley
Paul Richard Flatley (born January 30, 1941, Richmond, Indiana) is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Northwestern Wildcats from 1960 to 1962 and later in the National F...
Paul Richard Flatley (born January 30, 1941, Richmond, Indiana) is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Northwestern Wildcats from 1960 to 1962 and later in the National F...
Peter Silver
Peter Silver (born New Haven, Connecticut) is an early American historian.
Peter Silver (born New Haven, Connecticut) is an early American historian.
Randall M. Fort
Randall M. Fort (b. July 4, 1956, Richmond, Indiana) is currently Director of Programs Security, Cyberdomain Team, Raytheon Corporation.
Randall M. Fort (b. July 4, 1956, Richmond, Indiana) is currently Director of Programs Security, Cyberdomain Team, Raytheon Corporation.
Rhoda Coffin
Rhoda Coffin, (1826–1909), was a Quaker reformer.
Rhoda Coffin, (1826–1909), was a Quaker reformer.
Rich Mullins
Richard Wayne "Rich" Mullins was an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter born in Richmond, Indiana.
Richard Wayne "Rich" Mullins was an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter born in Richmond, Indiana.
Robert J. Havighurst
Robert James Havighurst (June 5, 1900 in De Pere, Wisconsin – January 31, 1991 in Richmond, Indiana) was a professor, physicist, educator, and aging expert.
Robert James Havighurst (June 5, 1900 in De Pere, Wisconsin – January 31, 1991 in Richmond, Indiana) was a professor, physicist, educator, and aging expert.
Sarah Purcell
Sarah Purcell (born October 8, 1948, Richmond, Indiana) is an American former talk show host, game show host, and panelist.
Sarah Purcell (born October 8, 1948, Richmond, Indiana) is an American former talk show host, game show host, and panelist.
Singin' Sam
Singin’ Sam aka Harry Frankel (January 27, 1888, Springfield, Ohio -June 12, 1948, Richmond, Indiana) was a minstrel performer, vaudevillian and popular personality during the early days o...
Singin’ Sam aka Harry Frankel (January 27, 1888, Springfield, Ohio -June 12, 1948, Richmond, Indiana) was a minstrel performer, vaudevillian and popular personality during the early days o...
Stanton J. Peelle
Stanton Judkins Peelle (February 11, 1843 - September 4, 1928) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and chief justice of the United States Court of Claims.
Stanton Judkins Peelle (February 11, 1843 - September 4, 1928) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and chief justice of the United States Court of Claims.
Stephen S. Harding
Stephen Selwyn Harding was the Governor of the Utah Territory for the Liberal Party in 1862 and 1863 and was chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court from 1863 to 1865.
Stephen Selwyn Harding was the Governor of the Utah Territory for the Liberal Party in 1862 and 1863 and was chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court from 1863 to 1865.
Teresa Maxwell-Conover
Teresa Maxwell-Conover was an actress in Broadway productions in the early 20th century.
Teresa Maxwell-Conover was an actress in Broadway productions in the early 20th century.
Terry M. Cross
Terry Cross is a retired Coast Guard Vice Admiral who served as Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from July 2004 until June 2006.
Terry Cross is a retired Coast Guard Vice Admiral who served as Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from July 2004 until June 2006.
Thomas Barber
Thomas Barber (February 22, 1814 – December 6, 1855) was a settler who came to Douglas County, Kansas in 1855 from Richmond, Indiana and settled in the Bloomington area.
Thomas Barber (February 22, 1814 – December 6, 1855) was a settler who came to Douglas County, Kansas in 1855 from Richmond, Indiana and settled in the Bloomington area.
Thomas J. Henley
Thomas Jefferson Henley (June 18, 1808 - January 2, 1865) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, father of Barclay Henley.
Thomas Jefferson Henley (June 18, 1808 - January 2, 1865) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, father of Barclay Henley.
Timothy Brown (actor)
Thomas Allen Brown is a former professional American football player and actor.
Thomas Allen Brown is a former professional American football player and actor.
Vagas Ferguson
Vasquero Diaz "Vagas" Ferguson (born March 6, 1957) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons du...
Vasquero Diaz "Vagas" Ferguson (born March 6, 1957) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons du...
Walter Havighurst
Walter Edwin Havighurst, critic, novelist, literary and social historian of the Midwest, professor of English at Miami University.
Walter Edwin Havighurst, critic, novelist, literary and social historian of the Midwest, professor of English at Miami University.
Weeb Ewbank
Wilbur "Weeb" Ewbank (May 6, 1907 – November 17, 1998) was an American professional football coach.
Wilbur "Weeb" Ewbank (May 6, 1907 – November 17, 1998) was an American professional football coach.
Wendell Meredith Stanley
Wendell Meredith Stanley (16 August 1904 – 15 June 1971) was an American biochemist, virologist and Nobel laureate.
Wendell Meredith Stanley (16 August 1904 – 15 June 1971) was an American biochemist, virologist and Nobel laureate.
Will Earhart
Will Earhart (April 1, 1871 - April 23, 1960) was a pioneering American music educator.
Will Earhart (April 1, 1871 - April 23, 1960) was a pioneering American music educator.
William Dudley Foulke
William Dudley Foulke was an American literary critic, journalist, poet and reformer.
William Dudley Foulke was an American literary critic, journalist, poet and reformer.
William Paul Quinn
William Paul Quinn was the fourth bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
William Paul Quinn was the fourth bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
William Plummer Benton
William Plummer Benton (December 25, 1828 – March 14, 1867) was an American lawyer and soldier who served in both the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War, where he would rise t...
William Plummer Benton (December 25, 1828 – March 14, 1867) was an American lawyer and soldier who served in both the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War, where he would rise t...
William S. Kaufman
William S. Kaufman was an American architect known for designing a number of public buildings, primarily in Indiana and Ohio.
William S. Kaufman was an American architect known for designing a number of public buildings, primarily in Indiana and Ohio.
Wright brothers
The Wright brothers, Orville (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), were two Americans credited with inventing and building the world's firs...
The Wright brothers, Orville (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), were two Americans credited with inventing and building the world's firs...