Tombstone photos by Kim Schilling: Starting at the first single marker from the left, they are: Bernard Korbley 1918-1977; Bernard Korbly 1875-1935; Margaret Korbly 1879-1942; John Paul Korbly 1920-1968; and Margaret L. Korbly.
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On June 2, 1900 (Federal Census)
Bernard lived with his parents who were renting a home on East North Street. His parents had been married 31 years. His mother had given birth to 5 children - 3 were living. He, his father, and brother were all lawyers.
Household Members:
Charles A Korbly 58 - born in Jan. 1842 in KY
Mary Korbly 55 - wife - March 1845 in IN
Charles A Korbly 29 - son - lawyer - single - March 1871 in IN
Bernard Korbly 24 - son - lawyer - single - June 1875 in IN
Maggie Francis 21 - servant - single - Oct. 1878 in IN
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The Richmond Item (IN)
Thursday, May 6, 1915
"Bernard Kirbly Marries In West
(Associated Presss Leased Wire.)
Indianapolis Ind., May 6, - A dispatch received here today from Oklahoma City, stated that Bernard Korbly, Democratic state chairman, and Miss Margaret Crim of that city had been married there last Monday. The couple, according to the dispatch, are in Chicago and will come to this city later in the week. Mr. Korbly's relatives said they had no knowledge of the wedding."
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On September 12, 1918, Bernard, age 43, enlisted in the WWI draft. He and Margaret were living on 425 Audubon Road in Indianapolis. He was self employed as a Lawyer. He was described as being tall with a stout build. He had brown eyes and black hair. Signed: Bernard Korbly. Federal Census records in 1930 indicate that he wasn't called to serve.
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On January 13/14, 1920,
Bernard and Margaret were doing well - owned a home, mortgage free, on Audubon in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion Co, IN. He had a general practice as an Attorney. Their son, Bernard, was 1 yr. 2 mos. old.
Household Members:
Bernard Korbly 44 - born in IN
Margaret Korbly 40 - IN
Bernard Korbly 1 yr. 2 mos. - IN
Mary R Crim 70 - wd. mother-in-law - born in KY
Verona Seng 27 - servant - housekeeper - IN
Etta Merkle 36 - servant - cook - IN
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On April 3, 1930,
Bernard and Margaret were still in their home on Audubon Road (Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN). It was valued at $25,000. Bernard was a practicing attorney.
Household Members: Everyone born in IN except Mary (born in KY)
Bernard Karbly 54
Margaret Karbly 50 - wife
Bernard Karbly 11 - son
John P Karbly 10 - son
Mary R Crim 80 - wd. mother-in-law
Veronica Seng 36 - servant (single)
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The Indianapolis News (IN)
Friday, March 29, 1935
"BERNARD KORBLY, LAWYER, IS DEAD
Former Democrat State Committee Chairman, Heart Attack Victim.
Bernard Korbly, widely-known Indianapolis attorney and formerly chairman of the Democratic state central committee, died of a heart attack today at his home, 425 North Audubon Road. He had been confined to his home for two years. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Born in Madison, June 29, 1875, Mr. Korbly attended parochial schools of that county and was graduated from St. Joseph's College at Effingham, Ill. He came to Indianapolis to study law in his father's office, the firm of Smith & Korbly. Firm members were Alonzo Greene Smith, a former attorney-general, and Charles A. Korbly, Sr.
The younger Korbly was admitted to the bar in Marion county in 1896 and was associated with the firm of Smith & Korbly until his father died in 1900. The firm continued under the same name until Mr. Smith died in 1907. Bernard Korbly later formed a partnership with Willard New, former appellate court judge which continued until 1918. In 1919 he formed a partnership with John G. McNutt which continued until his death.
LIGHT COMPANY COUNSEL.
Mr. Korbly was engaged in the practice of civil and corporation law. For four years he had been general counsel for the Indianapolis Power and Light Company. he was elected a member of the board of directors of the company in 1929, and has served also as a vice-president since October 6, 1931.
He was active in Democratic state politics for many years,, although he was never a candidate. He was state chairman of the party from 1910 until 1916. He was a brother of Charles A. Korbly, Jr., former member of congress from Indiana, who now lives in the state of Maryland near Washington.
He married Margaret E. Crim in 1915. He is survived by the widow, two sons, Bernard, Jr., and John Paul Korbly, both pupils in Shortridge High School; a sister, Mrs. Mary B. McNutt, the mother of his law partner, and his brother Charles.
Mr. Korbly was a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Indiana Democratic Club."
The Indianapolis Star (IN)
Saturday, March 30, 1935
"BERNARD KORBLY DIES AT IRVINGTON HOME
Bernard Korbly, 59 years old, former Democratic state chairman and attorney in Indianapolis for thirty-nine years, died yesterday in his home 425 North Audubon road, following an attack of heart disease. He had been ill about two years.
He was born in Madison, June 29, 1875, and attended parochial schools there, later being graduated from St. Joseph's college at Effingham, Ill. He came to his father's law office in Indianapolis and became a member of the firm of Smith & Korbly. His father's partner was Alonzo J Greene Smith, a former attorney general of Indiana. At the death of the elder Mr. Korbly, in 1900, the firm continued until 1907, when Mr. Smith died.
Mr. Korbly formed a partnership with John G. McNutt in 1919, which continued until the death of Mr. Korbly.
Served As Party Chairman
Active in the councils of the Democratic party in Marion county and the state, Mr. Korbly served as Democratic state chairman in 1912-1916. He was one of the party's close advisers in the city, county and state, although he never had been a candidate for office.
Mr. Korbly was a prominent member of the Marion county bar, engaged in the practice of civil and corporation law. He served four years as general counsel for the Indianapolis Power and Light Company and had served as a member of the board of directors of the utility since 1929 and as a vice president since October, 1931.
Funeral Services Today.
He was married to Miss Margaret E. Crim in 1915. Survivors are the widow and two sons, Bernard Korbly Jr. and John Paul Korbly. A sister, Mrs. Mary B. McNutt of Indianapolis, and a brother, Charles A. Korbly, a former member of Congress from Indiana and now a resident of Maryland.
Mr. Korbly was a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Indian Democratic Club.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the home, conducted by the Rev. M.W. Lyons, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be F. Elbert Glass, Victor R. Jose, Walter S. Montgomery, J. Willard Bolte, Arthur B. Schultz and Tom Elrod.
Honorary pallbearers.
honorary pallbearers will be Harley L. Clarke, H.T. Pritchard, Emmett G. Ralston, William C. Richardson, Elmer E. Scott, Arthur V. Brown, Elmer W. Stout, Fred Bates Johnson, Wallace O. Lee, Edmund H. Bingham, Governor Paul V. McNutt, Senator Frederick VanNuys, Representative Louis Ludlow, Representative William H. Larrabee, Judge Robert C. Baltzell, Mayor John W. Kern, Dr. Silas J. Carr, Omer S. jackson, harry S. New, Dale J. Crittenberger, Judge Michael L. Fansier, Judge Ralph Smith, Judge David Myers, Judge Earl R. Cox, Judge Joseph R. Williams, Judge Smiley N. Chamers, Curtis G. Marshall, John C. McNutt, Charles E. Cox, Charles Remster, Harry O. Chamberlin, Alonzo Blair, Reginald h. Sullivan, William H. Thompson, Charles N. Thompson, Paul G. Davis, George R. Jeffrey, Joseph G. Wood, Charles B. Clarke, Russell J. Ryan, Frank C. Dailey, Martin M. Hugg, Samuel O. Pickens, Herbert M. Spencer, Joseph M. Cravens, Samuel D. Miller, John C. Ruckelshaus, George G. Griffin, Michael S. Griffin, Fred C. Dickson, John A. Hillenbrand, George H. Romweber, Harry U. Wenger, John B. Niesse, Joseph Niesse, John L. Niesse, J.B. Fenner, Joseph H. McDuffee, Lawrence Oliphant, Roger Williams, G.S. Johnson, Louis C. Brandt, William F. Moore, William J. Mooney, C.F. Campbell, Dennis Colvin, Carl S. Wagner, W. H. Insley, Harry E. Jordan, Dr. B. J. Terrell and Marvin E. Curle.
The Indianapolis Bar Association will hold a memorial meeting for Mr. Korbly in the Circuit Court room at 11 o'clock Monday morning, William C. Kern, secretary, make known last night."
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On June 2, 1900 (Federal Census)
Bernard lived with his parents who were renting a home on East North Street. His parents had been married 31 years. His mother had given birth to 5 children - 3 were living. He, his father, and brother were all lawyers.
Household Members:
Charles A Korbly 58 - born in Jan. 1842 in KY
Mary Korbly 55 - wife - March 1845 in IN
Charles A Korbly 29 - son - lawyer - single - March 1871 in IN
Bernard Korbly 24 - son - lawyer - single - June 1875 in IN
Maggie Francis 21 - servant - single - Oct. 1878 in IN
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The Richmond Item (IN)
Thursday, May 6, 1915
"Bernard Kirbly Marries In West
(Associated Presss Leased Wire.)
Indianapolis Ind., May 6, - A dispatch received here today from Oklahoma City, stated that Bernard Korbly, Democratic state chairman, and Miss Margaret Crim of that city had been married there last Monday. The couple, according to the dispatch, are in Chicago and will come to this city later in the week. Mr. Korbly's relatives said they had no knowledge of the wedding."
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On September 12, 1918, Bernard, age 43, enlisted in the WWI draft. He and Margaret were living on 425 Audubon Road in Indianapolis. He was self employed as a Lawyer. He was described as being tall with a stout build. He had brown eyes and black hair. Signed: Bernard Korbly. Federal Census records in 1930 indicate that he wasn't called to serve.
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On January 13/14, 1920,
Bernard and Margaret were doing well - owned a home, mortgage free, on Audubon in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion Co, IN. He had a general practice as an Attorney. Their son, Bernard, was 1 yr. 2 mos. old.
Household Members:
Bernard Korbly 44 - born in IN
Margaret Korbly 40 - IN
Bernard Korbly 1 yr. 2 mos. - IN
Mary R Crim 70 - wd. mother-in-law - born in KY
Verona Seng 27 - servant - housekeeper - IN
Etta Merkle 36 - servant - cook - IN
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On April 3, 1930,
Bernard and Margaret were still in their home on Audubon Road (Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN). It was valued at $25,000. Bernard was a practicing attorney.
Household Members: Everyone born in IN except Mary (born in KY)
Bernard Karbly 54
Margaret Karbly 50 - wife
Bernard Karbly 11 - son
John P Karbly 10 - son
Mary R Crim 80 - wd. mother-in-law
Veronica Seng 36 - servant (single)
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The Indianapolis News (IN)
Friday, March 29, 1935
"BERNARD KORBLY, LAWYER, IS DEAD
Former Democrat State Committee Chairman, Heart Attack Victim.
Bernard Korbly, widely-known Indianapolis attorney and formerly chairman of the Democratic state central committee, died of a heart attack today at his home, 425 North Audubon Road. He had been confined to his home for two years. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Born in Madison, June 29, 1875, Mr. Korbly attended parochial schools of that county and was graduated from St. Joseph's College at Effingham, Ill. He came to Indianapolis to study law in his father's office, the firm of Smith & Korbly. Firm members were Alonzo Greene Smith, a former attorney-general, and Charles A. Korbly, Sr.
The younger Korbly was admitted to the bar in Marion county in 1896 and was associated with the firm of Smith & Korbly until his father died in 1900. The firm continued under the same name until Mr. Smith died in 1907. Bernard Korbly later formed a partnership with Willard New, former appellate court judge which continued until 1918. In 1919 he formed a partnership with John G. McNutt which continued until his death.
LIGHT COMPANY COUNSEL.
Mr. Korbly was engaged in the practice of civil and corporation law. For four years he had been general counsel for the Indianapolis Power and Light Company. he was elected a member of the board of directors of the company in 1929, and has served also as a vice-president since October 6, 1931.
He was active in Democratic state politics for many years,, although he was never a candidate. He was state chairman of the party from 1910 until 1916. He was a brother of Charles A. Korbly, Jr., former member of congress from Indiana, who now lives in the state of Maryland near Washington.
He married Margaret E. Crim in 1915. He is survived by the widow, two sons, Bernard, Jr., and John Paul Korbly, both pupils in Shortridge High School; a sister, Mrs. Mary B. McNutt, the mother of his law partner, and his brother Charles.
Mr. Korbly was a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Indiana Democratic Club."
The Indianapolis Star (IN)
Saturday, March 30, 1935
"BERNARD KORBLY DIES AT IRVINGTON HOME
Bernard Korbly, 59 years old, former Democratic state chairman and attorney in Indianapolis for thirty-nine years, died yesterday in his home 425 North Audubon road, following an attack of heart disease. He had been ill about two years.
He was born in Madison, June 29, 1875, and attended parochial schools there, later being graduated from St. Joseph's college at Effingham, Ill. He came to his father's law office in Indianapolis and became a member of the firm of Smith & Korbly. His father's partner was Alonzo J Greene Smith, a former attorney general of Indiana. At the death of the elder Mr. Korbly, in 1900, the firm continued until 1907, when Mr. Smith died.
Mr. Korbly formed a partnership with John G. McNutt in 1919, which continued until the death of Mr. Korbly.
Served As Party Chairman
Active in the councils of the Democratic party in Marion county and the state, Mr. Korbly served as Democratic state chairman in 1912-1916. He was one of the party's close advisers in the city, county and state, although he never had been a candidate for office.
Mr. Korbly was a prominent member of the Marion county bar, engaged in the practice of civil and corporation law. He served four years as general counsel for the Indianapolis Power and Light Company and had served as a member of the board of directors of the utility since 1929 and as a vice president since October, 1931.
Funeral Services Today.
He was married to Miss Margaret E. Crim in 1915. Survivors are the widow and two sons, Bernard Korbly Jr. and John Paul Korbly. A sister, Mrs. Mary B. McNutt of Indianapolis, and a brother, Charles A. Korbly, a former member of Congress from Indiana and now a resident of Maryland.
Mr. Korbly was a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Indian Democratic Club.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the home, conducted by the Rev. M.W. Lyons, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be F. Elbert Glass, Victor R. Jose, Walter S. Montgomery, J. Willard Bolte, Arthur B. Schultz and Tom Elrod.
Honorary pallbearers.
honorary pallbearers will be Harley L. Clarke, H.T. Pritchard, Emmett G. Ralston, William C. Richardson, Elmer E. Scott, Arthur V. Brown, Elmer W. Stout, Fred Bates Johnson, Wallace O. Lee, Edmund H. Bingham, Governor Paul V. McNutt, Senator Frederick VanNuys, Representative Louis Ludlow, Representative William H. Larrabee, Judge Robert C. Baltzell, Mayor John W. Kern, Dr. Silas J. Carr, Omer S. jackson, harry S. New, Dale J. Crittenberger, Judge Michael L. Fansier, Judge Ralph Smith, Judge David Myers, Judge Earl R. Cox, Judge Joseph R. Williams, Judge Smiley N. Chamers, Curtis G. Marshall, John C. McNutt, Charles E. Cox, Charles Remster, Harry O. Chamberlin, Alonzo Blair, Reginald h. Sullivan, William H. Thompson, Charles N. Thompson, Paul G. Davis, George R. Jeffrey, Joseph G. Wood, Charles B. Clarke, Russell J. Ryan, Frank C. Dailey, Martin M. Hugg, Samuel O. Pickens, Herbert M. Spencer, Joseph M. Cravens, Samuel D. Miller, John C. Ruckelshaus, George G. Griffin, Michael S. Griffin, Fred C. Dickson, John A. Hillenbrand, George H. Romweber, Harry U. Wenger, John B. Niesse, Joseph Niesse, John L. Niesse, J.B. Fenner, Joseph H. McDuffee, Lawrence Oliphant, Roger Williams, G.S. Johnson, Louis C. Brandt, William F. Moore, William J. Mooney, C.F. Campbell, Dennis Colvin, Carl S. Wagner, W. H. Insley, Harry E. Jordan, Dr. B. J. Terrell and Marvin E. Curle.
The Indianapolis Bar Association will hold a memorial meeting for Mr. Korbly in the Circuit Court room at 11 o'clock Monday morning, William C. Kern, secretary, make known last night."
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Tombstone photos by Kim Schilling: Starting at the first single marker from the left, they are: Bernard Korbley 1918-1977; Bernard Korbly 1875-1935; Margaret Korbly 1879-1942; John Paul Korbly 1920-1968; and Margaret L. Korbly.
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On June 2, 1900 (Federal Census)
Bernard lived with his parents who were renting a home on East North Street. His parents had been married 31 years. His mother had given birth to 5 children - 3 were living. He, his father, and brother were all lawyers.
Household Members:
Charles A Korbly 58 - born in Jan. 1842 in KY
Mary Korbly 55 - wife - March 1845 in IN
Charles A Korbly 29 - son - lawyer - single - March 1871 in IN
Bernard Korbly 24 - son - lawyer - single - June 1875 in IN
Maggie Francis 21 - servant - single - Oct. 1878 in IN
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The Richmond Item (IN)
Thursday, May 6, 1915
"Bernard Kirbly Marries In West
(Associated Presss Leased Wire.)
Indianapolis Ind., May 6, - A dispatch received here today from Oklahoma City, stated that Bernard Korbly, Democratic state chairman, and Miss Margaret Crim of that city had been married there last Monday. The couple, according to the dispatch, are in Chicago and will come to this city later in the week. Mr. Korbly's relatives said they had no knowledge of the wedding."
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On September 12, 1918, Bernard, age 43, enlisted in the WWI draft. He and Margaret were living on 425 Audubon Road in Indianapolis. He was self employed as a Lawyer. He was described as being tall with a stout build. He had brown eyes and black hair. Signed: Bernard Korbly. Federal Census records in 1930 indicate that he wasn't called to serve.
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On January 13/14, 1920,
Bernard and Margaret were doing well - owned a home, mortgage free, on Audubon in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion Co, IN. He had a general practice as an Attorney. Their son, Bernard, was 1 yr. 2 mos. old.
Household Members:
Bernard Korbly 44 - born in IN
Margaret Korbly 40 - IN
Bernard Korbly 1 yr. 2 mos. - IN
Mary R Crim 70 - wd. mother-in-law - born in KY
Verona Seng 27 - servant - housekeeper - IN
Etta Merkle 36 - servant - cook - IN
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On April 3, 1930,
Bernard and Margaret were still in their home on Audubon Road (Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN). It was valued at $25,000. Bernard was a practicing attorney.
Household Members: Everyone born in IN except Mary (born in KY)
Bernard Karbly 54
Margaret Karbly 50 - wife
Bernard Karbly 11 - son
John P Karbly 10 - son
Mary R Crim 80 - wd. mother-in-law
Veronica Seng 36 - servant (single)
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The Indianapolis News (IN)
Friday, March 29, 1935
"BERNARD KORBLY, LAWYER, IS DEAD
Former Democrat State Committee Chairman, Heart Attack Victim.
Bernard Korbly, widely-known Indianapolis attorney and formerly chairman of the Democratic state central committee, died of a heart attack today at his home, 425 North Audubon Road. He had been confined to his home for two years. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Born in Madison, June 29, 1875, Mr. Korbly attended parochial schools of that county and was graduated from St. Joseph's College at Effingham, Ill. He came to Indianapolis to study law in his father's office, the firm of Smith & Korbly. Firm members were Alonzo Greene Smith, a former attorney-general, and Charles A. Korbly, Sr.
The younger Korbly was admitted to the bar in Marion county in 1896 and was associated with the firm of Smith & Korbly until his father died in 1900. The firm continued under the same name until Mr. Smith died in 1907. Bernard Korbly later formed a partnership with Willard New, former appellate court judge which continued until 1918. In 1919 he formed a partnership with John G. McNutt which continued until his death.
LIGHT COMPANY COUNSEL.
Mr. Korbly was engaged in the practice of civil and corporation law. For four years he had been general counsel for the Indianapolis Power and Light Company. he was elected a member of the board of directors of the company in 1929, and has served also as a vice-president since October 6, 1931.
He was active in Democratic state politics for many years,, although he was never a candidate. He was state chairman of the party from 1910 until 1916. He was a brother of Charles A. Korbly, Jr., former member of congress from Indiana, who now lives in the state of Maryland near Washington.
He married Margaret E. Crim in 1915. He is survived by the widow, two sons, Bernard, Jr., and John Paul Korbly, both pupils in Shortridge High School; a sister, Mrs. Mary B. McNutt, the mother of his law partner, and his brother Charles.
Mr. Korbly was a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Indiana Democratic Club."
The Indianapolis Star (IN)
Saturday, March 30, 1935
"BERNARD KORBLY DIES AT IRVINGTON HOME
Bernard Korbly, 59 years old, former Democratic state chairman and attorney in Indianapolis for thirty-nine years, died yesterday in his home 425 North Audubon road, following an attack of heart disease. He had been ill about two years.
He was born in Madison, June 29, 1875, and attended parochial schools there, later being graduated from St. Joseph's college at Effingham, Ill. He came to his father's law office in Indianapolis and became a member of the firm of Smith & Korbly. His father's partner was Alonzo J Greene Smith, a former attorney general of Indiana. At the death of the elder Mr. Korbly, in 1900, the firm continued until 1907, when Mr. Smith died.
Mr. Korbly formed a partnership with John G. McNutt in 1919, which continued until the death of Mr. Korbly.
Served As Party Chairman
Active in the councils of the Democratic party in Marion county and the state, Mr. Korbly served as Democratic state chairman in 1912-1916. He was one of the party's close advisers in the city, county and state, although he never had been a candidate for office.
Mr. Korbly was a prominent member of the Marion county bar, engaged in the practice of civil and corporation law. He served four years as general counsel for the Indianapolis Power and Light Company and had served as a member of the board of directors of the utility since 1929 and as a vice president since October, 1931.
Funeral Services Today.
He was married to Miss Margaret E. Crim in 1915. Survivors are the widow and two sons, Bernard Korbly Jr. and John Paul Korbly. A sister, Mrs. Mary B. McNutt of Indianapolis, and a brother, Charles A. Korbly, a former member of Congress from Indiana and now a resident of Maryland.
Mr. Korbly was a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Indian Democratic Club.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the home, conducted by the Rev. M.W. Lyons, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be F. Elbert Glass, Victor R. Jose, Walter S. Montgomery, J. Willard Bolte, Arthur B. Schultz and Tom Elrod.
Honorary pallbearers.
honorary pallbearers will be Harley L. Clarke, H.T. Pritchard, Emmett G. Ralston, William C. Richardson, Elmer E. Scott, Arthur V. Brown, Elmer W. Stout, Fred Bates Johnson, Wallace O. Lee, Edmund H. Bingham, Governor Paul V. McNutt, Senator Frederick VanNuys, Representative Louis Ludlow, Representative William H. Larrabee, Judge Robert C. Baltzell, Mayor John W. Kern, Dr. Silas J. Carr, Omer S. jackson, harry S. New, Dale J. Crittenberger, Judge Michael L. Fansier, Judge Ralph Smith, Judge David Myers, Judge Earl R. Cox, Judge Joseph R. Williams, Judge Smiley N. Chamers, Curtis G. Marshall, John C. McNutt, Charles E. Cox, Charles Remster, Harry O. Chamberlin, Alonzo Blair, Reginald h. Sullivan, William H. Thompson, Charles N. Thompson, Paul G. Davis, George R. Jeffrey, Joseph G. Wood, Charles B. Clarke, Russell J. Ryan, Frank C. Dailey, Martin M. Hugg, Samuel O. Pickens, Herbert M. Spencer, Joseph M. Cravens, Samuel D. Miller, John C. Ruckelshaus, George G. Griffin, Michael S. Griffin, Fred C. Dickson, John A. Hillenbrand, George H. Romweber, Harry U. Wenger, John B. Niesse, Joseph Niesse, John L. Niesse, J.B. Fenner, Joseph H. McDuffee, Lawrence Oliphant, Roger Williams, G.S. Johnson, Louis C. Brandt, William F. Moore, William J. Mooney, C.F. Campbell, Dennis Colvin, Carl S. Wagner, W. H. Insley, Harry E. Jordan, Dr. B. J. Terrell and Marvin E. Curle.
The Indianapolis Bar Association will hold a memorial meeting for Mr. Korbly in the Circuit Court room at 11 o'clock Monday morning, William C. Kern, secretary, make known last night."
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On June 2, 1900 (Federal Census)
Bernard lived with his parents who were renting a home on East North Street. His parents had been married 31 years. His mother had given birth to 5 children - 3 were living. He, his father, and brother were all lawyers.
Household Members:
Charles A Korbly 58 - born in Jan. 1842 in KY
Mary Korbly 55 - wife - March 1845 in IN
Charles A Korbly 29 - son - lawyer - single - March 1871 in IN
Bernard Korbly 24 - son - lawyer - single - June 1875 in IN
Maggie Francis 21 - servant - single - Oct. 1878 in IN
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The Richmond Item (IN)
Thursday, May 6, 1915
"Bernard Kirbly Marries In West
(Associated Presss Leased Wire.)
Indianapolis Ind., May 6, - A dispatch received here today from Oklahoma City, stated that Bernard Korbly, Democratic state chairman, and Miss Margaret Crim of that city had been married there last Monday. The couple, according to the dispatch, are in Chicago and will come to this city later in the week. Mr. Korbly's relatives said they had no knowledge of the wedding."
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On September 12, 1918, Bernard, age 43, enlisted in the WWI draft. He and Margaret were living on 425 Audubon Road in Indianapolis. He was self employed as a Lawyer. He was described as being tall with a stout build. He had brown eyes and black hair. Signed: Bernard Korbly. Federal Census records in 1930 indicate that he wasn't called to serve.
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On January 13/14, 1920,
Bernard and Margaret were doing well - owned a home, mortgage free, on Audubon in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion Co, IN. He had a general practice as an Attorney. Their son, Bernard, was 1 yr. 2 mos. old.
Household Members:
Bernard Korbly 44 - born in IN
Margaret Korbly 40 - IN
Bernard Korbly 1 yr. 2 mos. - IN
Mary R Crim 70 - wd. mother-in-law - born in KY
Verona Seng 27 - servant - housekeeper - IN
Etta Merkle 36 - servant - cook - IN
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On April 3, 1930,
Bernard and Margaret were still in their home on Audubon Road (Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN). It was valued at $25,000. Bernard was a practicing attorney.
Household Members: Everyone born in IN except Mary (born in KY)
Bernard Karbly 54
Margaret Karbly 50 - wife
Bernard Karbly 11 - son
John P Karbly 10 - son
Mary R Crim 80 - wd. mother-in-law
Veronica Seng 36 - servant (single)
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The Indianapolis News (IN)
Friday, March 29, 1935
"BERNARD KORBLY, LAWYER, IS DEAD
Former Democrat State Committee Chairman, Heart Attack Victim.
Bernard Korbly, widely-known Indianapolis attorney and formerly chairman of the Democratic state central committee, died of a heart attack today at his home, 425 North Audubon Road. He had been confined to his home for two years. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Born in Madison, June 29, 1875, Mr. Korbly attended parochial schools of that county and was graduated from St. Joseph's College at Effingham, Ill. He came to Indianapolis to study law in his father's office, the firm of Smith & Korbly. Firm members were Alonzo Greene Smith, a former attorney-general, and Charles A. Korbly, Sr.
The younger Korbly was admitted to the bar in Marion county in 1896 and was associated with the firm of Smith & Korbly until his father died in 1900. The firm continued under the same name until Mr. Smith died in 1907. Bernard Korbly later formed a partnership with Willard New, former appellate court judge which continued until 1918. In 1919 he formed a partnership with John G. McNutt which continued until his death.
LIGHT COMPANY COUNSEL.
Mr. Korbly was engaged in the practice of civil and corporation law. For four years he had been general counsel for the Indianapolis Power and Light Company. he was elected a member of the board of directors of the company in 1929, and has served also as a vice-president since October 6, 1931.
He was active in Democratic state politics for many years,, although he was never a candidate. He was state chairman of the party from 1910 until 1916. He was a brother of Charles A. Korbly, Jr., former member of congress from Indiana, who now lives in the state of Maryland near Washington.
He married Margaret E. Crim in 1915. He is survived by the widow, two sons, Bernard, Jr., and John Paul Korbly, both pupils in Shortridge High School; a sister, Mrs. Mary B. McNutt, the mother of his law partner, and his brother Charles.
Mr. Korbly was a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Indiana Democratic Club."
The Indianapolis Star (IN)
Saturday, March 30, 1935
"BERNARD KORBLY DIES AT IRVINGTON HOME
Bernard Korbly, 59 years old, former Democratic state chairman and attorney in Indianapolis for thirty-nine years, died yesterday in his home 425 North Audubon road, following an attack of heart disease. He had been ill about two years.
He was born in Madison, June 29, 1875, and attended parochial schools there, later being graduated from St. Joseph's college at Effingham, Ill. He came to his father's law office in Indianapolis and became a member of the firm of Smith & Korbly. His father's partner was Alonzo J Greene Smith, a former attorney general of Indiana. At the death of the elder Mr. Korbly, in 1900, the firm continued until 1907, when Mr. Smith died.
Mr. Korbly formed a partnership with John G. McNutt in 1919, which continued until the death of Mr. Korbly.
Served As Party Chairman
Active in the councils of the Democratic party in Marion county and the state, Mr. Korbly served as Democratic state chairman in 1912-1916. He was one of the party's close advisers in the city, county and state, although he never had been a candidate for office.
Mr. Korbly was a prominent member of the Marion county bar, engaged in the practice of civil and corporation law. He served four years as general counsel for the Indianapolis Power and Light Company and had served as a member of the board of directors of the utility since 1929 and as a vice president since October, 1931.
Funeral Services Today.
He was married to Miss Margaret E. Crim in 1915. Survivors are the widow and two sons, Bernard Korbly Jr. and John Paul Korbly. A sister, Mrs. Mary B. McNutt of Indianapolis, and a brother, Charles A. Korbly, a former member of Congress from Indiana and now a resident of Maryland.
Mr. Korbly was a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Indian Democratic Club.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the home, conducted by the Rev. M.W. Lyons, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be F. Elbert Glass, Victor R. Jose, Walter S. Montgomery, J. Willard Bolte, Arthur B. Schultz and Tom Elrod.
Honorary pallbearers.
honorary pallbearers will be Harley L. Clarke, H.T. Pritchard, Emmett G. Ralston, William C. Richardson, Elmer E. Scott, Arthur V. Brown, Elmer W. Stout, Fred Bates Johnson, Wallace O. Lee, Edmund H. Bingham, Governor Paul V. McNutt, Senator Frederick VanNuys, Representative Louis Ludlow, Representative William H. Larrabee, Judge Robert C. Baltzell, Mayor John W. Kern, Dr. Silas J. Carr, Omer S. jackson, harry S. New, Dale J. Crittenberger, Judge Michael L. Fansier, Judge Ralph Smith, Judge David Myers, Judge Earl R. Cox, Judge Joseph R. Williams, Judge Smiley N. Chamers, Curtis G. Marshall, John C. McNutt, Charles E. Cox, Charles Remster, Harry O. Chamberlin, Alonzo Blair, Reginald h. Sullivan, William H. Thompson, Charles N. Thompson, Paul G. Davis, George R. Jeffrey, Joseph G. Wood, Charles B. Clarke, Russell J. Ryan, Frank C. Dailey, Martin M. Hugg, Samuel O. Pickens, Herbert M. Spencer, Joseph M. Cravens, Samuel D. Miller, John C. Ruckelshaus, George G. Griffin, Michael S. Griffin, Fred C. Dickson, John A. Hillenbrand, George H. Romweber, Harry U. Wenger, John B. Niesse, Joseph Niesse, John L. Niesse, J.B. Fenner, Joseph H. McDuffee, Lawrence Oliphant, Roger Williams, G.S. Johnson, Louis C. Brandt, William F. Moore, William J. Mooney, C.F. Campbell, Dennis Colvin, Carl S. Wagner, W. H. Insley, Harry E. Jordan, Dr. B. J. Terrell and Marvin E. Curle.
The Indianapolis Bar Association will hold a memorial meeting for Mr. Korbly in the Circuit Court room at 11 o'clock Monday morning, William C. Kern, secretary, make known last night."
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burial: MAR 30,1935
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