John Ketcham (Indiana surveyor)

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Colonel John Ketcham (September 10, 1782 – February 5, 1865) was an American surveyor, building contractor and judge.^[1]

The founding father of Brownstown, Indiana, Ketcham was famed for his military escapades against Native Americans. His father was supposedly held captive by Native Americans.

He was awarded titles during his life, among them an honorable Colonel and judge honorable (from serving the State Legislature). Ketcham was also a self-taught surveyor and building contractor. One of his most highly prized titles, however, was that as of one of General Andrew Jackson's electors. He also was listed as one of the first trustees of Indiana University.^[2]