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• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Record Change: 22 Apr 2001

Notes:

Alexander at one time worked for the U.S. Corp. of Engineers. He was local inspector of steam vessels for the District of Columbia. He also owned a riverboat in DuBuque, Iowa of which he was pilot. (This information was Contributed by Kathy Castillo and was found in a box at her father's house.)

Obituary of Alexander Slattery:

FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH

Alexander Slattery, who lost his life in the fire in the Dinnie block a few days ago, died in the performance of his duty, and those who knew him best say that the manner of his death was in keeping with his entire life, in which duty had always held first place. For years he had been in charge of the building, and to the safety and comfort of it's occupants and the security of their property he had devoted his entire time and energy. When danger threatened he sought to avert it, and in the performance of that work he did not hesitate to incur the risk which ended his own life.
Mr. Slattery was one of the rapidly diminishing group of pioneers who came to Grand Forks with the first river craft, who established themselves permanently here and became part and parcel of the little community out of which was to develop the modern city. In education, in social advantages, and in the possession of material wealth, these men differed widely, but they had one thing in common, the spirit of courage which led them into the new and unknown, and which sustained them through the varied experiences of pioneer life.
These men differed in their subsequent careers as widely as in the conditions which surrounded their early life. Some of them became known as the managers of large business enterprises. In the course of years some of them retired in affluence. Alexander Slattery filled his own little niche in the city's life, Quiet and unobtrusive, without wealth or important station, but known to his acquaintances as a man of sterling character, honest and honerable, unfaltering in the fulfillment of every obligation - faithful unto death.

!BAPTIZED: Control F23718 #F6041418
ENDOWED: Control F25087, #F6041418

Alexander married Whiting, Addie Belle on 14 Nov 1900 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Addie (daughter of Whiting, Isaac Morley and Talcott, Sarah Jane) was born on 27 Jul 1871 in Clitherall, Otter Tail, Minnesota; died on 1 Feb 1932 in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas; was buried on 3 Feb 1932 in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Slattery, Agnes Grace was born on 4 Jan 1902 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks, North Dakota; died in 1984 in Shawano, Shawano County, Wisconsin.
2. Slattery, Kenneth Erle was born on 24 Aug 1905 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota; died in Jan 1985 in Florida.
3. Slattery, Mildred Daphine was born on 7 Mar 1909 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks, North Dakota; died in 1985 in Cuyahoga, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.