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.

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