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Edna Alexander

1900 – 1913

Soprano singer in the United States and Europe

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About Edna Alexander

Lived 1900 – 1913. Edna Alexander was a Canadian singer.

Edna Alexander was a Canadian-born soprano based in the United States and later Europe. She sang with various theater companies in the United States, including the Afro-American Opera Company, Cole & Johnson, and Williams and Walker Co.

Biography Alexander was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of George Alexander. When she was young, her family moved to Toledo, Ohio and then Chicago, Illinois. She started out singing as a child in the Quinn Chapel choir in Chicago, and later sang in the choir at Bethel Church.

In 1895 she moved to the East Coast, where she performed as a singer. In 1896 she was part of the Afro-American Opera Company. She was the lead soprano in Cole & Johnson's "A Trip to Coontown", and also performed for the Williams & Walker Company. In 1905, she traveled to Europe as part of a performance, and continued to live there until the end of her life. While abroad, she married "Billy" Farrell who worked in variety shows. A Trip to Coontown

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Important facts

Born
1900, Woodstock
Birth century
Died
1913, Vienna
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Edna Farrell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edna Alexander?

soprano singer in the United States and Europe

When was Edna Alexander born?

Edna Alexander was born in 1900 in Woodstock.

When did Edna Alexander die?

Edna Alexander died in 1913 in Vienna.

What was Edna Alexander's occupation?

Edna Alexander was a singer.

What nationality was Edna Alexander?

Edna Alexander was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edna Alexander

· Wikidata: Q110990637

· DBpedia: Edna Alexander (singer)

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