About Alfred Dater
Lived 1872 – 1938 (aged 65). Alfred Dater was a rower and businessperson.
Alfred Warner Dater (August 23, 1872 – February 21, 1938) was an American business executive. He was president of the Stamford Gas and Electric Company and the vice chairman of the Connecticut Power Company. Deter was also active in the early history of the Boy Scouts of America and received their Silver Buffalo Award.
Early life Dater was born on August 23, 1872, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of Ada H. (née McMurray) and J. Henry Dater.
Career After college, Dater apprenticed as a machinist with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He served on the national council of the Boy Scouts of America and was president of the local council for 21 years.
Dater was president of the Suburban Club and rear commodore of the Stamford Yacht Club.
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American business executive (1872–1938)
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Alfred Dater was born on 23 August 1872.
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Alfred Dater died on 21 February 1938.
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Alfred Dater was a rower and businessperson.
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