Re: ALDERMANS in North Dakota
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ALDERMANS in North Dakota
Betsy Lewis 12/14/01
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Biography in the Barnes County History
JOHN ALDERMAN
John Alderman was born in 1851 in englandhe migrated to Palmyra New York. in 1880 He later sent for his wife Jane (Payzer) who he had married in 1878, and with her came their small son.She had been a seamstress in the Royal Palace. A daughter Edith was born when they were in Palmyra.In 1882 the family came to Ashtabula Barnes County ND.A week after they arrived their son diedfrom typoid fever.Two more children were born later.ruby in 1884 and Alfred in 1887.In 1884 the Alderman post office was established in their home and John was the postmaster for 20 years.Edith married Charles Ford in 1899.Ruby after teaching married Harvey Harper.Alfred the son married Rose Wakefield.Mrs. Alderman died 1921 in Valley City and John in 1937.
Picture of the family is also included.Hope this helps.
Allen P.
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