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History of Linn County, Iowa
Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1878.


J. S. Alexander

ALEXANDER, J. S., dealer in lumber, sash, doors, blinds, etc., Marion; born in
Franklin Tp., Linn Co., Iowa, May 21, 1842; engaged in farming until Aug. 16,
1862, when he enlisted as a private in Co. A, 31st I. V. I. [Iowa Voluntary
Infantry]; promoted to Second Lieutenant March 19, 1863; promoted to Captaincy
of the same company July 29, 1864; he was in all the engagements the regiment
participated in, and was mustered out June 27, 1865. Came to Marion, Iowa, and
engaged in the lumber business Aug. 23, 1866. He was City Councilman in 1876 and
1877. Married ANNA C. GIFFEN in January, 1875; she was born in Northumberland
Co., Penn., in June, 1852; they have two children--JAY GIFFEN, born Nov. 1,1875,
and JEREMIAH S., born March 28, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. ALEXANDER are members of the
Presbyterian Church.

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