Albert Gall
American retailer, businessman and the former State Treasurer of Indiana
John Wallis Albert Gall (November 23, 1842 – October 13, 1905) was an American retail businessman and the former State Treasurer of Indiana. He owned a popular carpet and furnishing company in Indianapolis and was a lifelong Democrat. At his death, he was one of the wealthiest men in Indiana.
Early life and education
Gall was born on November 23, 1842, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His father was a surgeon named Alois D. Gall. His mother was named Caroline. Gall had an older sister Bertha and a younger brother Edmond. When he was five years old, Gall and his family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana.
Gall's father was named consul to Antwerp in 1853 and held the office until 1858. His family left Indianapolis for Antwerp Albert Gall attended boarding school in Frankfurt.
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