Ira Joy Chase

Ira Joy Chase (December 7, 1834  May 11, 1895) was a veteran of the American Civil War, a leading member of the Grand Army of the Republic, a prominent Church of Christ evangelist, and the 22nd governor of Indiana between November 23, 1891, and January 9, 1893.

Ira Joy Chase
22nd Governor of Indiana
In office
November 23, 1891  January 9, 1893
LieutenantFrancis M. Griffin (acting)
Preceded byAlvin Peterson Hovey
Succeeded byClaude Matthews
20th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
In office
January 14, 1889  November 23, 1891
GovernorAlvin Peterson Hovey
Preceded byAlonzo G. Smith
as Acting Lieutenant Governor
Succeeded byFrancis M. Griffin
as Acting Lieutenant Governor
Personal details
BornDecember 7, 1834
Monroe County, New York
DiedMay 11, 1895(1895-05-11) (aged 60)
Lubec, Maine
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRhoda Jane Castle
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service18601861
Rankchaplain
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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