James Putnam Goodrich, Governor of Indiana, a lawyer by profession and a successful business man, was born at Winchester, Indiana, February 18, 1864, the son of  John Bell Goodrich and Elizabeth Putnam (Edger) Goodrich.  He was educated at Depauw University; studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1886, practicing at Winchester and Indianapolis. He had held a prominent place in Republican politics for a number of years, having served as chairman of the State Central Committee for eight years, and as member of the National Executive Committee. He is president of several insurance and banking corporations.
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