Albert W. Wishard

Albert W. Wishard
A drawn portrait of Albert Wishard in 1897
Indiana State Senate
27th United States Attorney for the District of Indiana
In office 1897–1901
President	William McKinley
Preceded by	Frank B. Burke
Succeeded by	Joseph B. Kealing
Personal details
Born	c. 1854 Greenwood, Indiana, U.S.
Died	July 11, 1917(1917-07-11) (aged 62–63) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Cause of death	Dilated cardiomyopathy
Resting place	Crown Hill Cemetery
Citizenship	United States
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Carrie Wallace (1888-1889) (1906–death)
Parent	Harriet (née Moreland) & William Henry Wishard
Alma mater	Wabash College 1876
Occupation	Lawyer Campaign manager
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Albert W. Wishard (c. 1854-July 11, 1917) was an American attorney and politician. Wishard served in the Indiana State Senate for two terms and was a United States Attorney. A Republican, Wishard was also the campaign manager for Charles W. Fairbanks two Senate campaigns.

Early life and education

Albert W. Wishard was born in about 1854 in Greenwood, Indiana. His father was physician W. H. Wishard and his mother was Harriet (née Moreland) Wishard.[1] Wishard had one sister, Elizabeth.[4] When Wishard was ten, his family moved to Marion County, settling in Southport.[5] He attended Wabash College and graduated in 1876. Wishard studied law at John Coburn's law firm.[3]

Career and life in politics

After passing the bar, Wishard was partner in John Coburn's firm, Test & Coburn, followed by being a partner with J. E. Florea.[3][5] He eventually founded his own firm.[3]

Politics

In 1884, Wishard ran for the Indiana House of Representatives as a Republican representing Marion, Shelby and Bartholomew Counties.[3] In 1888, he married Carrie Wallace in Indianapolis. One year later, in 1889, Wallace filed to divorce Wishard. The couple divorced, and Wishard would keep in touch with Wallace via letters.[6]

In 1900, Wishard was appointed solicitor for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by President William McKinley.[7] On March 1, 1903, Wishard resigned from his position as solicitor for the IRS. He left Washington and moved back to Indianapolis where he returned to his law practice.[8] In 1906, he and Carrie Wallace agreed to marry and eloped in Chicago with Wallace's mother as a witness.[6]

Later life and death

Wishard died in Indianapolis on July 11, 1917, from dilated cardiomyopathy.[9] He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.[4]

Legacy

Wishard's correspondence is held in the collection of the Indiana State Library.[1]

References

1. "Collection: Albert W. Wishard correspondence | Indiana State Library Manuscripts Catalog". Rare Books and Manuscripts. Indiana State Library. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
2. "Clipped From The Cincinnati Enquirer". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Newspapers.com. 17 June 1904. p. 12. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
3. "Who the Candidates Are". The Indianapolis Journal. 21 October 1892. p. 8. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
4. "Wishard Funeral Sunday". The Indianapolis Star. Newspapers.com. 13 July 1917. p. 4. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
5. "Kersheval and Wishard: Named for the Places Slated for Them". The Indianapolis News. Newspapers.com. 19 March 1897. p. 9. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
6. "Love Welds Chain Broken by Divorce". The Inter Ocean. Newspapers.com. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
7. "Albert W. Wishard Dead". Evening Star. 12 July 1917. p. 18. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
8. "Albert Wishard Resigns". The Fort Wayne News. Newspapers.com. 19 February 1903. p. 3. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
9. "Clipped From Knoxville Sentinel". Knoxville Sentinel. 12 July 1917. p. 10. Retrieved 11 April 2020.