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Policies for more information. Governor of Indiana November 23,
1891-January 9, 1893 Artist: Theodore Clement Steele, American,
1847-1926 oil on canvas, 40 1/4 x 30 (102.2 x 76.2) Signed and
dated l.r.: T. C. Steele/1892 IRA CHASE was born in New York and
educated at Milan Seminary in Ohio and Medina Academy in New
York. Chase taught school and tried the hardware business before
entering the ministry. He served one year in the Union army
before being discharged for ill health. Chase entered the
ministry and came to Indiana in 1867 as pastor in the Christian
Church of Mishawaka, and he later served also at La Porte,
Wabash, and Danville. His war service led to his appointment as
Indiana G.A.R. chaplain in 1886 and his election as department
commander in 1887. Chase was elected lieutenant governor in 1888
and became governor upon Alvin Hovey's death in 1891. Chase was
defeated when he ran fo