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De Alva S. Alexander
American politician (1846–1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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De Alva Stanwood Alexander (July 17, 1846 – January 30, 1925) was an American journalist, lawyer, historian, and member of the United States House of Representatives, serving seven terms from 1897 to 1911 as a representative of New York state.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1911 | |
Preceded by | Charles Daniels |
Succeeded by | Charles B. Smith |
Constituency | 33rd district (1897–1903) 36th district (1903–11) |
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Born | July 17, 1846 (1846-07-17) Richmond, Maine |
Died | January 30, 1925 (1925-01-31) (aged 78) Buffalo, New York |
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Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Alice Colby Alexander Anne Gerlach Bliss Alexander |
Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
Profession | Attorney, historian, journalist, politician |
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Rank | Private |
Unit | One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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