About Alpheus Harding
Lived 1818 – 1903 (aged 85). Alpheus Harding was an American politician and banker.
Alpheus Harding Jr. (January 12, 1818 – October 13, 1903) was an American politician and bank president. He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate.
Early years Harding was born in New Salem, Massachusetts in 1818. He was the son of Rev. Alpheus and Sarah Bridge Harding. His father was a minister in New Salem for more than 40 years. Harding attended the academy at New Salem, and entered Amherst College in 1833, leaving the next year, because of sickness.
Personal life He was married on September 6, 1842 to Maria P. Taft, of Dudley, Massachusetts.
Alpheus Harding died at his home in Boston on October 13, 1903.
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Who was Alpheus Harding?
American politician (1818-1903)
When was Alpheus Harding born?
Alpheus Harding was born on 12 January 1818 in New Salem.
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Alpheus Harding died on 13 October 1903 in Boston.
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Alpheus Harding was a politician and banker.
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