This 19th-century volume is a rare and valuable source of local history and genealogy for Madison and Hamilton Counties in Indiana. It includes portraits, biographies, and genealogical information about hundreds of prominent citizens and families in the area. Whether you are researching your family history or interested in the social and economic history of the region, this book is an indispensable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.