Marion Pilot April 28, 1904
THE DEATH RECORD
Capt. A.P. Alexander
Last Friday at 8 o'clock a.m. occurred the death of Capt. A.P. Alexander, a veteran soldier of the civil war, of whom it is hardly possible no one in the county or this section had a wider circle of friends and acquaintances, more particularly among the old soldiers, soldiers' widows and soldiers' orphans. At the funeral service Sunday afternoon the M.E. church auditorium was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors, besides an unusual attendance of G.A.R. and W.R.C. members, several coming from a distance.
All the surviving members of the family were present at the last services. Rev. T.M. Evans delivered the discourse at the church, and at the grave the burial service of the G.A.R. was solemnly observed by Robert Mitchell Post 126, of which Capt. Alexander had long been an active and honored member.
Following is a sketch of the life of the deceased as read by the pastor.
Alfred P. Alexander was born in Lawrence Co., Indiana, Aug. 26th, 1823, and died in Marion, Iowa, April 22, 1904. He would have been 72 years old his next birthday. Where he was born, he was bred, learning the cabinet maker's trade, after receiving a very good education, as things went 50 years ago. He crossed the Mississippi River in 1855, first locating in Iowa Co. Iowa, where he taught school when work at his trade did not occupy all his time.
In 1857, on January 28th, he married Miss Rebecca A. Lanning, at Marengo, Iowa. Eight children were born to them; two of whom died in infancy, and one, Mattie E., when a young woman, whose great loss is keenly felt by the family to this time. The living are Edward C., Rock Island, Ill.; Williard I., Winona, Mo.; Joseph B., Marion; Alfred P., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Mabel Adel, wife of A.E. Groundwater, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Capt. Alexander enlisted as a private in Co. A, 6th Iowa Infantry. On July 17th, 1861, he was mustered into the service of the U.S. as a corporal. In November following he was shot on picket duty, the first of the regiment to get hit. The wound was in the left hand, almost totally destroying that member. He continued in the service, however; and in the following Summer he was promoted to Sergeant. After, he was a recruiting officer in Davenport for several months, when he was recalled, and detailed as aide camp to Gen. Corse. On Jan. 5th, 1863, he was discharged on account of wound received in the service.
In 1875 the deceased removed to Marion, Iowa, as an employe of a R.R. Co. in whose employ he remained one year, securing for them the right of way they sought. Severing his connection with that company he resumed business as a government claim attorney and has not ceased that occupation till relieved by death. No man understood better than he the pension laws of this country; and he was very successful in the adjustment of claims against the governmentt [sic]. He had a wide and very favorable acquaintance with the soldiers of Iowa, and specially those in this county.
A more industrious man did not do business in this place than this old soldier. He seemed a bundle of activities, and was most unhappy when he had nothing to do. The amount of work he did for others, without any compensation in it for himself, can never be estimated; he never seemed weary doing for the veterans of the civil war all that lay in his power, and for their widows and orphans.
Brother Alexander joined the M.E. Church in 1891, during the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. E.L. Miller; no other member has been more regular than he to attend the regular Sabbath services of the church of his choice; and he would have us say that for his weaknesses he was deeply penitent; and that he died in the comforting assurances of the mercy and acceptance of the Savior and Master of men, expecting from him only redemption and eternal life; and that he left this world will ill-will toward none, and brotherly love toward all. Those who have known him longest are unanimous in testifying to his usefulness and many virtues, not knowing who can be found to take his place, especially in his chosen profession. He will be greatly missed where he has been so active for so many years; and we lay him to rest reciprocating the same neighborly love and charity he had toward us.
THE DEATH RECORD
Capt. A.P. Alexander
Last Friday at 8 o'clock a.m. occurred the death of Capt. A.P. Alexander, a veteran soldier of the civil war, of whom it is hardly possible no one in the county or this section had a wider circle of friends and acquaintances, more particularly among the old soldiers, soldiers' widows and soldiers' orphans. At the funeral service Sunday afternoon the M.E. church auditorium was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors, besides an unusual attendance of G.A.R. and W.R.C. members, several coming from a distance.
All the surviving members of the family were present at the last services. Rev. T.M. Evans delivered the discourse at the church, and at the grave the burial service of the G.A.R. was solemnly observed by Robert Mitchell Post 126, of which Capt. Alexander had long been an active and honored member.
Following is a sketch of the life of the deceased as read by the pastor.
Alfred P. Alexander was born in Lawrence Co., Indiana, Aug. 26th, 1823, and died in Marion, Iowa, April 22, 1904. He would have been 72 years old his next birthday. Where he was born, he was bred, learning the cabinet maker's trade, after receiving a very good education, as things went 50 years ago. He crossed the Mississippi River in 1855, first locating in Iowa Co. Iowa, where he taught school when work at his trade did not occupy all his time.
In 1857, on January 28th, he married Miss Rebecca A. Lanning, at Marengo, Iowa. Eight children were born to them; two of whom died in infancy, and one, Mattie E., when a young woman, whose great loss is keenly felt by the family to this time. The living are Edward C., Rock Island, Ill.; Williard I., Winona, Mo.; Joseph B., Marion; Alfred P., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Mabel Adel, wife of A.E. Groundwater, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Capt. Alexander enlisted as a private in Co. A, 6th Iowa Infantry. On July 17th, 1861, he was mustered into the service of the U.S. as a corporal. In November following he was shot on picket duty, the first of the regiment to get hit. The wound was in the left hand, almost totally destroying that member. He continued in the service, however; and in the following Summer he was promoted to Sergeant. After, he was a recruiting officer in Davenport for several months, when he was recalled, and detailed as aide camp to Gen. Corse. On Jan. 5th, 1863, he was discharged on account of wound received in the service.
In 1875 the deceased removed to Marion, Iowa, as an employe of a R.R. Co. in whose employ he remained one year, securing for them the right of way they sought. Severing his connection with that company he resumed business as a government claim attorney and has not ceased that occupation till relieved by death. No man understood better than he the pension laws of this country; and he was very successful in the adjustment of claims against the governmentt [sic]. He had a wide and very favorable acquaintance with the soldiers of Iowa, and specially those in this county.
A more industrious man did not do business in this place than this old soldier. He seemed a bundle of activities, and was most unhappy when he had nothing to do. The amount of work he did for others, without any compensation in it for himself, can never be estimated; he never seemed weary doing for the veterans of the civil war all that lay in his power, and for their widows and orphans.
Brother Alexander joined the M.E. Church in 1891, during the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. E.L. Miller; no other member has been more regular than he to attend the regular Sabbath services of the church of his choice; and he would have us say that for his weaknesses he was deeply penitent; and that he died in the comforting assurances of the mercy and acceptance of the Savior and Master of men, expecting from him only redemption and eternal life; and that he left this world will ill-will toward none, and brotherly love toward all. Those who have known him longest are unanimous in testifying to his usefulness and many virtues, not knowing who can be found to take his place, especially in his chosen profession. He will be greatly missed where he has been so active for so many years; and we lay him to rest reciprocating the same neighborly love and charity he had toward us.
Marion Pilot April 28, 1904
THE DEATH RECORD
Capt. A.P. Alexander
Last Friday at 8 o'clock a.m. occurred the death of Capt. A.P. Alexander, a veteran soldier of the civil war, of whom it is hardly possible no one in the county or this section had a wider circle of friends and acquaintances, more particularly among the old soldiers, soldiers' widows and soldiers' orphans. At the funeral service Sunday afternoon the M.E. church auditorium was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors, besides an unusual attendance of G.A.R. and W.R.C. members, several coming from a distance.
All the surviving members of the family were present at the last services. Rev. T.M. Evans delivered the discourse at the church, and at the grave the burial service of the G.A.R. was solemnly observed by Robert Mitchell Post 126, of which Capt. Alexander had long been an active and honored member.
Following is a sketch of the life of the deceased as read by the pastor.
Alfred P. Alexander was born in Lawrence Co., Indiana, Aug. 26th, 1823, and died in Marion, Iowa, April 22, 1904. He would have been 72 years old his next birthday. Where he was born, he was bred, learning the cabinet maker's trade, after receiving a very good education, as things went 50 years ago. He crossed the Mississippi River in 1855, first locating in Iowa Co. Iowa, where he taught school when work at his trade did not occupy all his time.
In 1857, on January 28th, he married Miss Rebecca A. Lanning, at Marengo, Iowa. Eight children were born to them; two of whom died in infancy, and one, Mattie E., when a young woman, whose great loss is keenly felt by the family to this time. The living are Edward C., Rock Island, Ill.; Williard I., Winona, Mo.; Joseph B., Marion; Alfred P., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Mabel Adel, wife of A.E. Groundwater, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Capt. Alexander enlisted as a private in Co. A, 6th Iowa Infantry. On July 17th, 1861, he was mustered into the service of the U.S. as a corporal. In November following he was shot on picket duty, the first of the regiment to get hit. The wound was in the left hand, almost totally destroying that member. He continued in the service, however; and in the following Summer he was promoted to Sergeant. After, he was a recruiting officer in Davenport for several months, when he was recalled, and detailed as aide camp to Gen. Corse. On Jan. 5th, 1863, he was discharged on account of wound received in the service.
In 1875 the deceased removed to Marion, Iowa, as an employe of a R.R. Co. in whose employ he remained one year, securing for them the right of way they sought. Severing his connection with that company he resumed business as a government claim attorney and has not ceased that occupation till relieved by death. No man understood better than he the pension laws of this country; and he was very successful in the adjustment of claims against the governmentt [sic]. He had a wide and very favorable acquaintance with the soldiers of Iowa, and specially those in this county.
A more industrious man did not do business in this place than this old soldier. He seemed a bundle of activities, and was most unhappy when he had nothing to do. The amount of work he did for others, without any compensation in it for himself, can never be estimated; he never seemed weary doing for the veterans of the civil war all that lay in his power, and for their widows and orphans.
Brother Alexander joined the M.E. Church in 1891, during the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. E.L. Miller; no other member has been more regular than he to attend the regular Sabbath services of the church of his choice; and he would have us say that for his weaknesses he was deeply penitent; and that he died in the comforting assurances of the mercy and acceptance of the Savior and Master of men, expecting from him only redemption and eternal life; and that he left this world will ill-will toward none, and brotherly love toward all. Those who have known him longest are unanimous in testifying to his usefulness and many virtues, not knowing who can be found to take his place, especially in his chosen profession. He will be greatly missed where he has been so active for so many years; and we lay him to rest reciprocating the same neighborly love and charity he had toward us.
THE DEATH RECORD
Capt. A.P. Alexander
Last Friday at 8 o'clock a.m. occurred the death of Capt. A.P. Alexander, a veteran soldier of the civil war, of whom it is hardly possible no one in the county or this section had a wider circle of friends and acquaintances, more particularly among the old soldiers, soldiers' widows and soldiers' orphans. At the funeral service Sunday afternoon the M.E. church auditorium was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors, besides an unusual attendance of G.A.R. and W.R.C. members, several coming from a distance.
All the surviving members of the family were present at the last services. Rev. T.M. Evans delivered the discourse at the church, and at the grave the burial service of the G.A.R. was solemnly observed by Robert Mitchell Post 126, of which Capt. Alexander had long been an active and honored member.
Following is a sketch of the life of the deceased as read by the pastor.
Alfred P. Alexander was born in Lawrence Co., Indiana, Aug. 26th, 1823, and died in Marion, Iowa, April 22, 1904. He would have been 72 years old his next birthday. Where he was born, he was bred, learning the cabinet maker's trade, after receiving a very good education, as things went 50 years ago. He crossed the Mississippi River in 1855, first locating in Iowa Co. Iowa, where he taught school when work at his trade did not occupy all his time.
In 1857, on January 28th, he married Miss Rebecca A. Lanning, at Marengo, Iowa. Eight children were born to them; two of whom died in infancy, and one, Mattie E., when a young woman, whose great loss is keenly felt by the family to this time. The living are Edward C., Rock Island, Ill.; Williard I., Winona, Mo.; Joseph B., Marion; Alfred P., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Mabel Adel, wife of A.E. Groundwater, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Capt. Alexander enlisted as a private in Co. A, 6th Iowa Infantry. On July 17th, 1861, he was mustered into the service of the U.S. as a corporal. In November following he was shot on picket duty, the first of the regiment to get hit. The wound was in the left hand, almost totally destroying that member. He continued in the service, however; and in the following Summer he was promoted to Sergeant. After, he was a recruiting officer in Davenport for several months, when he was recalled, and detailed as aide camp to Gen. Corse. On Jan. 5th, 1863, he was discharged on account of wound received in the service.
In 1875 the deceased removed to Marion, Iowa, as an employe of a R.R. Co. in whose employ he remained one year, securing for them the right of way they sought. Severing his connection with that company he resumed business as a government claim attorney and has not ceased that occupation till relieved by death. No man understood better than he the pension laws of this country; and he was very successful in the adjustment of claims against the governmentt [sic]. He had a wide and very favorable acquaintance with the soldiers of Iowa, and specially those in this county.
A more industrious man did not do business in this place than this old soldier. He seemed a bundle of activities, and was most unhappy when he had nothing to do. The amount of work he did for others, without any compensation in it for himself, can never be estimated; he never seemed weary doing for the veterans of the civil war all that lay in his power, and for their widows and orphans.
Brother Alexander joined the M.E. Church in 1891, during the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. E.L. Miller; no other member has been more regular than he to attend the regular Sabbath services of the church of his choice; and he would have us say that for his weaknesses he was deeply penitent; and that he died in the comforting assurances of the mercy and acceptance of the Savior and Master of men, expecting from him only redemption and eternal life; and that he left this world will ill-will toward none, and brotherly love toward all. Those who have known him longest are unanimous in testifying to his usefulness and many virtues, not knowing who can be found to take his place, especially in his chosen profession. He will be greatly missed where he has been so active for so many years; and we lay him to rest reciprocating the same neighborly love and charity he had toward us.
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