Background
Pindell, Henry Means was born on December 23, 1860 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of James Morrison and Elizabeth (Means) Pindell.
Pindell, Henry Means was born on December 23, 1860 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of James Morrison and Elizabeth (Means) Pindell.
Descendant of early Colonial ancestry. Bachelor of Arts, De Pauw University, 1884.
Owner and editor Peoria Evening Journal and Morning Transcript, and has founded several other western newspapers. City treasurer Springfield, Illinois, 1887-1889. Twice nominated by President Wilson as ambassador to Russia, 1913.
Nomination confirmed by Senate, but declined.
Director Peoria Public Library. Home: Peoria, Illinois.
Married Elizabeth Adelia Smith, October 29, 1890.