Noah Noble

Noah Noble ( born January 15, 1794 in Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia; † February 8, 1844 in Indianapolis, Indiana ) was an American politician and 1831-1837, the fifth Governor of the State of Indiana.

Early years and political rise

Moved in very early years Noah Noble with his family to Kentucky, where he attended the public schools. He then settled in Brookville (Indiana). He followed the example of his older brother James, who had also moved in this place, and should be one of the first two U.S. senators from Indiana later. In 1817 was Noah Noble as a lieutenant colonel member of the National Guard of Indiana. By 1820 he had risen to colonel.

Between 1820 and 1824 was Noble sheriff in Franklin County. In 1824 he was elected to the House of Representatives from Indiana. 1826 appointed him President John Quincy Adams appointed Head of the U.S. tax office in Brookville District. This place was become vacant by the death of another brother, Lazarus Noble. Noble held that office until 1829, when he was dismissed by the new President Andrew Jackson. Jackson used to occupy all political office with his party friends. In 1830, Noble was entrusted with overseeing the planning of the so-called Michigan Road project. He planned the entire southern section of the proposed road to Michigan. Politically, Noble was an opponent of President Jackson for the Democratic Party. As a result, he joined the Whig party at. These nominated him for the 1831 gubernatorial election, which he won with 47.6 percent of the vote to Democrat James G. Reed ( 39.5 percent).

Governor of Indiana

After this victory Noble could take up his new post on December 7, 1831. After a re-election in 1834, where he again sat down with now more noticeable advantage against the Democrats Reed, he could remain in office until December 6, 1837. During his tenure, a state bank was established and improved the school system. In addition, a new tax law was enacted. A special emphasis put the governor on improving the infrastructure of his country. This meant above all the expansion of roads and waterways. During his tenure, it was during the Black Hawk War to Indian uprisings began against the Noble the National Guard. At times, some soldiers were sent to Illinois to help the local authorities in the fight against the Indians.

After the end of his tenure, Noble competed unsuccessfully for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Between 1839 and 1840 he was a member of a committee to improve the infrastructure of his country. Noah Noble died in 1844 in Indianapolis. He was married to Catherine Stull Van Swearington, with whom he had two children.