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WHO'S WHO IN CORYDON'S HISTORY?
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Identify the correct historical figures with the descriptions below.

1. ____ I was the founder of Madison, Indiana. When Indiana became a state, I served as the first president pro tern of the Senate. Who am I?

2.  ____ I was a representative in the Territorial Assembly from 1813-1815. I was the third governor of Indiana from 1822-1825, and I lived in the Governor's Headquarters. Who am I?

3. ____ I am from New Jersey and I was a territorial delegate to congress when Indiana was a territory. I was elected as the first governor of Indiana when it became a state in 1816. Who am I?

4.  ____ I was the territorial treasurer and auditor. I helped build the Governor’s Headquarters building in 1817. Then as a local politician and judge, I lived in the house. Who am I?

5. ____ 1 was the wife of Governor Hendricks and the daughter of John Paul. Who am I?

6. ____ I was the stonemason who did the stone work for the Old State Capitol. I also served on the General Assembly for 18 years. Who am I?

7. ____ I was the first governor of the Indiana Territory and I owned the land where Corydon now stands. I was also the ninth President of the United States. Who am I?

8. ____ I was the state treasurer who moved the state records to Indianapolis using four oxcarts. My 125-mile trip to the new capital took 10 days. Who am I?
 
 
A. Samuel Merrill
B. John PauI
C. Ann Hendricks
D. Davis Floyd
E. Jonathan Jennings
F. William Henry Harrison
G. Dennis Pennington
H.  William Hendricks