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Alvin Nye Archer

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Alvin Nye Archer Veteran

Birth
Charlotte, Washington County, Maine, USA
Death
23 Mar 1923 (aged 78)
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA Add to Map
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Enlisted at age 19 on Dec 23, 1863, as a private with Co, I. 1st Maine Heavy Artillery. Wounded May 19, 1864, at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia. Mustered out July 8, 1865.
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In 1891 he was in poor health, and came west to Oregon, and in 1892 to Ocean Park. For the YMCA. he erected the first building in South Santa Monica in 1894. For four years he was the local agent of the Santa Fe Railroad Company. Later he held the office of deputy constable and was also the first uniformed policeman of the new town. He was the founder of Ocean Park's first volunteer fire brigade. He was elected and served as a member of the board of Freeholders. The Archer home was at 245 Hill St
Contributor: Mark Gorman (51218319)
Enlisted at age 19 on Dec 23, 1863, as a private with Co, I. 1st Maine Heavy Artillery. Wounded May 19, 1864, at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia. Mustered out July 8, 1865.
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In 1891 he was in poor health, and came west to Oregon, and in 1892 to Ocean Park. For the YMCA. he erected the first building in South Santa Monica in 1894. For four years he was the local agent of the Santa Fe Railroad Company. Later he held the office of deputy constable and was also the first uniformed policeman of the new town. He was the founder of Ocean Park's first volunteer fire brigade. He was elected and served as a member of the board of Freeholders. The Archer home was at 245 Hill St
Contributor: Mark Gorman (51218319)


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