Operated the Indianapolis Rug Company for a few years, then worked for the Indianapolis Motor and Fuel Company for 25 years. Later ran hardware/automobile parts and accessories stores across Indianapolis. Accused of the murder of Mary Glass; charges dropped.

1870: Born in Rochester, Indiana.

1889: Marries Florence Ida McCarter in Miami, Indiana. Daughter Gladys is born.

1894: Daughter Marie is born.

1897: Relocates to Indianapolis, Indiana.

1898: Daughter Syble is born.

1900: Son William is born.

1903: Son Robert is born.

1912: Son Richard is born.

1916: As part of a public disinformation campaign by the county, accused of the murder of Mary Glass. Charges dropped.

1934: Dies in Indianapolis.

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