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Alonzo Bell

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Alonzo Bell

Birth
Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Death
10 May 1906 (aged 69)
Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
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Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Born in New York City. Served as a Union soldier during the Civil War. In 1875, he was appointed chief clerk of the Department of the Interior. The next year, he was commissioned by President Grant to convey the original Declaration of Independence to Philadelphia for the Centennial Exhibition. President Hayes nominated him for Assistant Secretary of Interior and frequently acted as Secretary at Cabinet meetings. In 1883, he entered the practice of patent law. President Garfield appointed him to examine section of the Northern Pacific Railroad and represented the U. S. Government at the driving of a golden spike. He was elected to the New York State Legislature in 1895 and later Assistant Tax Commissioner of New York City.

Sons Thaddeus & Alonzo in Marlboro, NJ
Born in New York City. Served as a Union soldier during the Civil War. In 1875, he was appointed chief clerk of the Department of the Interior. The next year, he was commissioned by President Grant to convey the original Declaration of Independence to Philadelphia for the Centennial Exhibition. President Hayes nominated him for Assistant Secretary of Interior and frequently acted as Secretary at Cabinet meetings. In 1883, he entered the practice of patent law. President Garfield appointed him to examine section of the Northern Pacific Railroad and represented the U. S. Government at the driving of a golden spike. He was elected to the New York State Legislature in 1895 and later Assistant Tax Commissioner of New York City.

Sons Thaddeus & Alonzo in Marlboro, NJ

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181592700/alonzo-bell: accessed ), memorial page for Alonzo Bell (25 Aug 1836–10 May 1906), Find a Grave Memorial ID 181592700, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA; Maintained by 46512307 (contributor 46512307).