 <unk> Funk was born in Harrison County in 1929 and attended school in Corydon . He taught high school history for 10 years starting in 1955 . Like William <unk> , he studied law in New Albany , and returned to Corydon and practiced law ; in 1965 he joined a partnership with Frank O 'Bannon . He was also active with Indiana historical and genealogical societies , and wrote many books about Indiana history . He died in 1990 , and is buried in Corydon . 
