Albert Gall

John Wallis Albert Gall (November 23, 1842 – October 13, 1905) was an American retail businessman and the former State Treasurer of Indiana. He owned a popular carpet and furnishing company in Indianapolis and was a lifelong Democrat. At his death, he was one of the wealthiest men in Indiana. Gall did not run for re-election at the end of his second term.

Later life and death

In 1895, Louisa died. Gall remarried, marrying Ruth Wiggers.

Gall died on October 13, 1905, at his home in Indianapolis. Gall had heart disease and gout. At the time of his death, he was planning to build a six-story building in downtown Indianapolis and was contracted to decorate the Indiana State House. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery. Gall was a 33rd degree member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Knights Templar. At the time of his death, he was worth over $150,000, which is over $4.4 million as of 2020.

Legacy

Gall's papers are held in the collection of the Indiana State Library.