About Henry W. Marshall
Lived 1865 – 1951 (aged 86). Henry W. Marshall was an American publisher and journalist.
Henry Wright Marshall Sr. (January 29, 1865 – January 31, 1951) was an American businessperson and politician. He is known for being the founder of the Lafayette (Indiana) Journal & Courier, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, and acting president of Purdue University.
Biography Youth and business career Marshall was born near Springfield, Ohio, and graduated in 1883 from Union Business College at Lafayette, Indiana. He began his business career as a stationery salesman. From the 1890s to the 1920s, Marshall was a founder or president of companies related to bridge construction, road paving, public utilities, railroads, and grain storage. They re-elected him sixteen times and he resigned in 1949.
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Who was Henry W. Marshall?
American newspaper publisher and politician (1865–1951)
When was Henry W. Marshall born?
Henry W. Marshall was born on 29 January 1865 in Greene County.
When did Henry W. Marshall die?
Henry W. Marshall died on 31 January 1951 in Lafayette.
What was Henry W. Marshall's occupation?
Henry W. Marshall was a publisher and journalist.
What nationality was Henry W. Marshall?
Henry W. Marshall was American.
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