Caleb Scudder
Caleb Scudder (1795 in New Jersey – 1866 in Indianapolis, Indiana) was the third mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, and served from 1851 to 1854 as a member of the Whig Party. Born in New Jersey, Scudder moved at a young age to Dayton, Ohio. He was a cabinet-maker by trade, but also served as a magistrate before his term as mayor.[1]
Caleb Scudder | |
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| 3rd Mayor of Indianapolis | |
| In office 1851–1854 | |
| Preceded by | Horatio C. Newcomb |
| Succeeded by | James McCready |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1795 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | 1886 (aged 90–91) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S |
| Political party | Whig |
References
- Nowland, John H.B. (1870). Early reminiscences of Indianapolis: with short biographical sketches of its early citizens, and a few of the prominent business men of the present day. Indianapolis: Sentinel Book and Job Printing House. pp. 81–82.
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