Papers, 1852-1901.

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Papers, 1852-1901.

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The collection contains a letter from Fishback in Batavia to his sister [1852?]; an 1853 certificate from Farmers' College; a typed copy of a 1901 obituary poem; and a certificate of election as prosecuting attorney in 1858. Also included is a memorial volume from the Indianapolis Bar Association with statements by Benjamin Harrison and others.

2 folders and 1 oversize folder.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indianapolis Bar Association

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Fishback, William P. (William Pinckney)

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A native of Batavia, Ohio, Fishback moved to Indianapolis in 1857 and worked as a lawyer. In 1858 and 1860 he was elected prosecuting attorney for Marion and surrounding counties. His law partners included A. Hamilton Conner, Benjamin Harrison, and Albert G. Porter. From 1870 to 1874 Fishback worked as editor of the Indianapolis JOURNAL and the St. Louis DEMOCRAT. He returned to Indianapolis and law in 1874, serving as Clerk of the U.S. Courts and Master of Chancery. From the descrip...