Sherwood Blue

Background

Blue, Sherwood was born on May 23, 1905 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Irving Porter and Beulah (Snyder) Blue.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Indiana U., 1926; Bachelor of Laws, Indiana U., 1928; Juris Doctor, Indiana U., 1967.

Career

Associate, Pickens, Davidson, Gause & Pickens, Indianapolis, 1928-1938; partner, Blue & Haupt, Indianapolis, 1938-1940; private, Indianapolis, 1940-1965; prosecuting attorney, 19th Judicial Circuit Marion County Indiana, Indianapolis, 1941-1947; general Counsel, Indianapolis Redevelopment Comm., Indianapolis, 1953-1956; partner, Blue and Roberts, 1965-1993. Retired;

director Patoka Coal Company, Indianapolis, 1963-1970, Weatherseal District Inc., 1950-1980.

Achievements

• Sherwood Blue has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee, Alex Krannert Charity Trust, since 1975, Russak Trust, 1977-1996, Indianapolis Metropolitan Young Men’s Christian Association, 1940-1960. Trustee, director Indianapolis Maennerchor, since 1943. Secretary emeritus Indianapolis Triad Chorus, since 1973.

President, director Theta Chi Foundation, 1953-1993, chairman 1993-1994, chairman emeritus, 1994. Member American Bar Association, International Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Capital City, Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine.

Interests

• Avocation: charities.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Hargitt, November 9, 1930 (deceased October 10, 1955). Married Janet Lee Roberts, April 9, 1961.

Father:

Irving Porter Blue

Mother:

Beulah (Snyder) Blue

Spouse:

Elizabeth Hargitt

Spouse:

Janet Lee Roberts