Who's Who by State

Notable Families & Figures of Indiana

The notable families, dynasties, companies, and figures of Indiana — profiled from public sources.

The Lilly FamilyEli Lilly's Indianapolis family, whose drug company and foundation shaped the state.Read profile →Cole PorterThe Peru, Indiana-born composer of the American songbook.Read profile →The Ball FamilyThe Muncie family behind Ball Corporation (canning jars, aerospace) and Ball State.Read profile →Larry BirdThe 'Hick from French Lick,' an NBA legend and Indiana icon.Read profile →Kurt VonnegutThe Indianapolis-born novelist of 'Slaughterhouse-Five.'Read profile →The Studebaker FamilyThe South Bend family whose wagon-and-car company was an American institution.Read profile →Michael JacksonThe Gary-born 'King of Pop' and his musical family, the Jacksons.Read profile →John MellencampThe Seymour-born rock singer-songwriter of small-town America.Read profile →Madam C.J. WalkerThe Indianapolis entrepreneur, one of America's first self-made female millionaires.Read profile →
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