Ashbel P. Willard was a former Indiana Governor Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 38th 94,321 km² 225 km 435 km 1. ...
ASHBELWILLARD was born in New York, educated at Hamilton College, and then studied law.
Willard, a Democrat, spoke in New Albany, Indiana, while campaigning for James Polk in the 1844 presidential campaign, and the citizens were so impressed with him that they asked him to settle there.
Willard's administration was plagued with problems with the legislature, and he was forced to borrow money to pay the interest on the state's debt.
Feeds |
Contact