Jabe B. Alford
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Biography
A native of Syracuse, New YorkSyracuse, New York
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, Alford was born on September 21, 1850. He moved to Madison in 1855. Alford passed away on September 10, 1927.
Career
Alford was Mayor from 1895 to 1896. Previously, he was a member of the City Council from 1890 to 1891. He was a DemocratDemocratic Party (United States)
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