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Indiana Governor Ira Joy Chase (232 words) |
 | IRA CHASE was born in New York and educated at Milan Seminary in Ohio and Medina Academy in New York. |
| Chase was elected lieutenant governor in 1888 and became governor upon Alvin Hovey's death in 1891. |
| A campaign sketch in 1888 described Chase as "candid to the point of simplicity" and suggested that he was criticized by professional politicians as "wanting art." He continued his work as a minister during his term as lieutenant governor and governor. |
| G.A.R. Department of Indiana Commander: Ira J. Chase (2212 words) |
| Benjamin Chase, the father of Ira J., died about 1877 was a man of sterling integrity, and highly esteemed by all that knew him. |
| Chase was elected lieutenant governor in 1888 and became governor upon the death of Alvin P. Hovey in 1891. |
| Ira Chase came into the office of Governor right at the time when, the Australian ballot system was first Inaugurate. |
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