Fletcher, William B., 1837-1907
Variant namesWilliam Fletcher was the son of Indianapolis banker Calvin Fletcher and was trained as a physician. During the Civil War he served with the 6th and 10th Indiana Volunteers, was captured in 1861 while serving as a scout, and was held at Libby Prison for seven months. He returned to Indianapolis and practiced as a physician with Theophilus Parvin. In 1868 he helped to found the Indiana Medical College, and acted as superintendent for the Indiana State Hospital for the Insane from 1883-1888.
From the description of Clippings, 1862. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 25230646
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| creatorOf | Fletcher, William B., 1837-1907. Clippings, 1862. | Indiana Historical Society Library | |
| referencedIn | Indiana History mss., 1725-1973 | Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington) |
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| associatedWith | Confederate States of America. Army. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Libby Prison. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 10th (1861-1865) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865) | corporateBody |
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Birth 1837
Death 1907
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