Jehu Elliott

Biography

Jehu Elliott (1813–1876) rose to prominence in Indiana as a jurist and a voice of reason on the state supreme bench, guiding the courts through a period of important decisions. His colleagues and contemporaries respected him for a thoughtful approach to the law.

He passed away in 1876 and was interred at South Mound Cemetery, where his grave marks the end of a longstanding commitment to fairness. His legacy continues through the legal principles he helped uphold.