JAMES S. PRITCHETT
For many years an honored official of the city of Vincennes and a leading citizen of Knox county, the late James S. Pritchett was a native of this State, born in Warrenton, Gibson county, July 18, 1844. In his infancy, however, his parents moved to Illinois and there he remained and attended the schools of his home district until he reached the age of thirteen years, when he moved to Knox county with his family.
Following his graduation from the public schools Mr. Pritchett entered and was graduated from Hanover College. Then followed three years of work at the University of Vincennes, during which time he completed the regular four- year course of study.
On September 11, 1872, Mr. Pritchett was united in marriage to Miss Ella Wise. To that union were born three children.
Prior to his entrance to Vincennes University Mr. Pritchett taught school for eighteen months. After his graduation he became engaged in the practice of law. He evinced marked ability in the practice of this profession and became more than locally known as an orator. Indeed, it is said he was recognized as the leading speaker in home county, and his services as an orator were greatly in demand on patriotic occasions, soldiers reunions and the like, as well as during political campaigns. He also was well known as a friend of union labor, and often was called upon to speak at Labor day celebrations and similar gatherings.
For a period of sixteen years Mr. Pritchett served as a member of the city council He later was elected to the office of mayor of Vincennes and served in that capacity for six years with great credit. Fraternally, Mr. Pritchett was allied with the Odd Fellows. Red Men. Knights of Pythias and Elks. He often was a delegate to party conventions.
--History of the Indiana Democracy, 1816-1916 by John B. Stoll
For many years an honored official of the city of Vincennes and a leading citizen of Knox county, the late James S. Pritchett was a native of this State, born in Warrenton, Gibson county, July 18, 1844. In his infancy, however, his parents moved to Illinois and there he remained and attended the schools of his home district until he reached the age of thirteen years, when he moved to Knox county with his family.
Following his graduation from the public schools Mr. Pritchett entered and was graduated from Hanover College. Then followed three years of work at the University of Vincennes, during which time he completed the regular four- year course of study.
On September 11, 1872, Mr. Pritchett was united in marriage to Miss Ella Wise. To that union were born three children.
Prior to his entrance to Vincennes University Mr. Pritchett taught school for eighteen months. After his graduation he became engaged in the practice of law. He evinced marked ability in the practice of this profession and became more than locally known as an orator. Indeed, it is said he was recognized as the leading speaker in home county, and his services as an orator were greatly in demand on patriotic occasions, soldiers reunions and the like, as well as during political campaigns. He also was well known as a friend of union labor, and often was called upon to speak at Labor day celebrations and similar gatherings.
For a period of sixteen years Mr. Pritchett served as a member of the city council He later was elected to the office of mayor of Vincennes and served in that capacity for six years with great credit. Fraternally, Mr. Pritchett was allied with the Odd Fellows. Red Men. Knights of Pythias and Elks. He often was a delegate to party conventions.
--History of the Indiana Democracy, 1816-1916 by John B. Stoll
JAMES S. PRITCHETT
For many years an honored official of the city of Vincennes and a leading citizen of Knox county, the late James S. Pritchett was a native of this State, born in Warrenton, Gibson county, July 18, 1844. In his infancy, however, his parents moved to Illinois and there he remained and attended the schools of his home district until he reached the age of thirteen years, when he moved to Knox county with his family.
Following his graduation from the public schools Mr. Pritchett entered and was graduated from Hanover College. Then followed three years of work at the University of Vincennes, during which time he completed the regular four- year course of study.
On September 11, 1872, Mr. Pritchett was united in marriage to Miss Ella Wise. To that union were born three children.
Prior to his entrance to Vincennes University Mr. Pritchett taught school for eighteen months. After his graduation he became engaged in the practice of law. He evinced marked ability in the practice of this profession and became more than locally known as an orator. Indeed, it is said he was recognized as the leading speaker in home county, and his services as an orator were greatly in demand on patriotic occasions, soldiers reunions and the like, as well as during political campaigns. He also was well known as a friend of union labor, and often was called upon to speak at Labor day celebrations and similar gatherings.
For a period of sixteen years Mr. Pritchett served as a member of the city council He later was elected to the office of mayor of Vincennes and served in that capacity for six years with great credit. Fraternally, Mr. Pritchett was allied with the Odd Fellows. Red Men. Knights of Pythias and Elks. He often was a delegate to party conventions.
--History of the Indiana Democracy, 1816-1916 by John B. Stoll
For many years an honored official of the city of Vincennes and a leading citizen of Knox county, the late James S. Pritchett was a native of this State, born in Warrenton, Gibson county, July 18, 1844. In his infancy, however, his parents moved to Illinois and there he remained and attended the schools of his home district until he reached the age of thirteen years, when he moved to Knox county with his family.
Following his graduation from the public schools Mr. Pritchett entered and was graduated from Hanover College. Then followed three years of work at the University of Vincennes, during which time he completed the regular four- year course of study.
On September 11, 1872, Mr. Pritchett was united in marriage to Miss Ella Wise. To that union were born three children.
Prior to his entrance to Vincennes University Mr. Pritchett taught school for eighteen months. After his graduation he became engaged in the practice of law. He evinced marked ability in the practice of this profession and became more than locally known as an orator. Indeed, it is said he was recognized as the leading speaker in home county, and his services as an orator were greatly in demand on patriotic occasions, soldiers reunions and the like, as well as during political campaigns. He also was well known as a friend of union labor, and often was called upon to speak at Labor day celebrations and similar gatherings.
For a period of sixteen years Mr. Pritchett served as a member of the city council He later was elected to the office of mayor of Vincennes and served in that capacity for six years with great credit. Fraternally, Mr. Pritchett was allied with the Odd Fellows. Red Men. Knights of Pythias and Elks. He often was a delegate to party conventions.
--History of the Indiana Democracy, 1816-1916 by John B. Stoll
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