Louis Humphreys
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Louis Humphreys (September 21, 1816 – May 9, 1880) was a doctor, medical inspector for the Union Army during the American Civil War, and two-term mayor of South Bend, Indiana (1868 - 1872). Abraham Lincoln appointed him as one of eight medical inspectors for the United States Army.[1]
Quick Facts Mayor of South Bend, Preceded by ...
Louis Humphreys | |
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Mayor of South Bend | |
In office 1868–1872 | |
Preceded by | William G. George |
Succeeded by | William Miller |
Personal details | |
Born | (1816-11-21)November 21, 1816 Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | May 9, 1880(1880-05-09) (aged 63) |
Political party | Republican |
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Humphreys was born in Springfield, Ohio. His older brother Harvey was also a doctor. Humphreys came to South Bend in 1844.[1] He attended Indiana Medical College.
He was the second mayor of South Bend. He was a Republican.
Humphreys' father was a native of Ireland who immigrated to the U.S. in his early 20s.
Humphreys was involved in organizing South Bend's original public library.[2]