Jabe B. Alford Explained

Jabe B. Alford
Office:28th Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin
Term Start:1895
Term End:1896
Predecessor:John H. Corscot
Successor:Albert A. Dye
Birth Date:21 September 1850
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Occupation:Politician

Jabe B. Alford (September 21, 1850 – September 10, 1927) was an American politician who served as the 28th mayor of Madison, Wisconsin, from 1895 to 1896.

Biography

A native of Syracuse, New York, Alford was born on September 21, 1850. He moved to Madison in 1855. Alford died on September 10, 1927.[1]

Career

Alford was mayor from 1895 to 1896. Previously, he was a member of the city council from 1890 to 1891. He was a Democrat.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jabe B. Alford. Political Graveyard. 2011-11-19.