Dennis E. Alward
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Niles, Michigan, US
Detroit, Michigan, US
Dennis E. Alward | |
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| Reading Clerk of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office 1897–1913 | |
| Preceded by | R. S. Hatcher |
| Succeeded by | H. Martin Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1859 Niles, Michigan, US |
| Died | May 22, 1930 (aged 71) Detroit, Michigan, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Michigan |
Dennis Eldred Alward (January 26, 1859 – May 22, 1930) was a United States Government official and newspaper publisher who served as the Reading Clerk of the United States House of Representatives for 16 years from 1987 to 1913. Prior to serving as the Reading Clerk, Alward served in numerous of other clerical offices and within the newspaper business.[1]
Dennis Eldred Alward was born on January 26, 1859, to a well known local attorney, Cryus M. Alward in Niles, Michigan. He attended Niles High School and then entered the literary department at the University of Michigan,[1] studying law.
Alward married Etta Stross, on November 11, 1879, and had one son, Hazel, in 1890.[1]
Alward was a member of numerous different fraternial organizations throughout the course of his life, having been part of the Freemasons, an Oddfellow, a member of the Knights of Pythias, and held a membership within the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Modern Woodmen, and the Loyal Guard.[1]