Background
Elder, William Lincolnshire was born on July 31, 1855 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of John Ritchey and Amelia Ann (Lincolnshire) Elder.
developer real estate transportation executive
Elder, William Lincolnshire was born on July 31, 1855 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of John Ritchey and Amelia Ann (Lincolnshire) Elder.
Graduated from the high school, Indianapolis.
1 son, Bowman. Cashier Bank of Commerce, Indianapolis, 1877-1882. Paymaster Indianapolis, Decatur & Springfield Railroad, 1883-1887. Vice president Indianapolis Street Railway Company, 1893-1897.
Member William L. Elder and Bowman Elder, real estate, Indianapolis, since 1900.
Vice president Crown Hill Cemetery. Chairman Indiana Tax Commission, 1915-1917.
Collector internal revenue, District of Indiana, 1919-1921. President Indianapolis Real Estate Board, 1919.
Controller of City of Indianapolis, 1930-1933.
Member William L. Elder and Bowman Elder, real estate, Indianapolis, since 1900. Member Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
Married Laura Bowman, October 21, 1885.