Background
Goodrich, James Putnam was born on February 18, 1864 in Winchester, Indiana, United States. Son of John Bell and Elizabeth Putnam (Edger) Goodrich.
Goodrich, James Putnam was born on February 18, 1864 in Winchester, Indiana, United States. Son of John Bell and Elizabeth Putnam (Edger) Goodrich.
Educated DePauw University. Doctor of Laws, Wabash College, University of Notre Dame. Doctor of Science, Hanover College.
Admitted to Indiana bar, 1886, and practiced in Winchester and Indianapolis. Receiver Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad President Peoples Loan & Trust Company Chairman Republican State Central Committee, 10 years.
Member Republican National Executive Committee, 8 years. Governor of Indiana, 1917-1921.
Member of Executive Committee Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Tide Water Association. Member International Saint Lawrence Waterways Commission by appointment of President. Member National Conservation Commission, by appointment of President Hoover.
Member and trustee American Relief Administration.
Member Russian Relief Commission by appointment of President making 4 trips to Russia.
Married Cora Frist, 1888.