Emmett Forrest Branch Politician

Emmett Forrest Branch (May 16, 1874 – February 23, 1932) was the 31st Governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from 1924 to 1925, serving the remainder of the term of Warren T. McCray after he resigned from office after being convicted for mail fraud. His brief term focused on continuing the reforms and projects of his predecessor.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 16, 1874
Birth place	Martinsville Indiana
Religion	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Date of death	February 23, 1932
Place of death	Martinsville Indiana
Education	Indiana University

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military operations	Spanish–American War Mexican Revolution World War I
governor	Warren T. McCray
military branch	United States Army
military command	151st Infantry 165th Depot Brigade
military rank	Lieutenant colonel (United States)
office	Governor of Indiana Member of the Indiana House of Representatives 30th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives
party	Republican Party (United States)
service start	1898
service end	1898
successor	Edward L. Jackson James J. Nejdl