Welsh, Matthew E.

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Name	Welsh, Matthew E. Gender: M
Birthname	Matthew Empson Welsh
born on	15 September 1912 at 10:45 (= 10:45 AM )
Place	Detroit, Michigan, 42n20, 83w03
Timezone	CST h6w (is standard time)
Data source	BC/BR in hand Rodden Rating AA Collector: Scholfield
Astrology data	22°27' 21°46 Asc. 26°11'

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Matthew E. Welsh (1964)
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Biography

American politician who was the 41st governor of Indiana and a member of the Democratic Party, serving from 1961 to 1965. Throughout his life, Welsh was known for his personal motto, "It doesn't cost you anything to be a gentleman."

His term as governor saw a major increase in statewide taxation, including the first state sales tax, and the passage of several important civil rights bills, making Indiana one of the most friendly states to ethnic and religious minorities at that time. His tax hikes led to a near-tax revolt in the state, and people began writing "Indiana—Land of Taxes" on their license plates, at entry points into the state, in stores, and other public places. The situation killed any chance he had seeking higher office and earned him the moniker "Sales Tax Matt". Despite numerous reforms and his popularity within the Democratic Party, he was defeated when he ran for governor again in 1972.

After leaving office, he served as chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party, as a member of the Democratic National Committee from 1964 until 1968, and as a federal commissioner on the International Joint Commission from 1966 until 1970. After his retirement in 1972, he returned to Indianapolis, where he remained until his death.

Matthew E. Welsh was married with two children. He spent his final years in Vincennes, but died after seeking medical attention in Indianapolis on 28 May 1995, aged eighty-two.

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Relationships

• associate relationship with Ristine, Richard O. (born 19 January 1920)

Events

• Death, Cause unspecified 28 May 1995 (Age 82)
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Source Notes

Birth certificate in hand from Sy Scholfield, copy on file.

Categories

• Family : Parenting : Kids 1-3 (Two)

• Vocation : Politics : Party Affiliation (Democratic)

• Vocation : Politics : Public office (41st governor of Indiana)