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John Alderson

Birth	:	27 Dec 1836 England
Death	:	10 May 1916 Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.5753610, -120.5332320
Plot	:	C 41 SW 1
Description	:	The fine home formerly occupied by John Alderson, now deceased, stands in the midst of the oldest ranch in that part of the Yakima valley. In the development and improvement of the property he displayed keen sagacity and persistency of purpose that brought rich results. Mr. Alderson was born in England, December 27, 1836, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Alderson, the latter's maiden name being Walker. He had a public school education and after his textbooks were put aside began learning the butchering business, which he followed in his native country until 1864. The stories that reached him concerning... Read More	The fine home formerly occupied by John Alderson, now deceased, stands in the midst of the oldest ranch in that part of the Yakima valley. In the development and improvement of the property he displayed keen sagacity and persistency of purpose that brought rich results. Mr. Alderson was born in England, December 27, 1836, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Alderson, the latter's maiden name being Walker. He had a public school education and after his textbooks were put aside began learning the butchering business, which he followed in his native country until 1864. The stories that reached him concerning the opportunities of the new world led him to the determination to try his fortune on the west side of the Atlantic and he made his way to the United States, settling at Clinton, Pennsylvania, where he resided for several years. He afterwards removed to Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, establishing his home in Wilkes-Barge, where he remained until 1888, when he came to the northwest. He purchased eighty acres of land in Fruitvale, Yakima county, the greater part of which was still wild and undeveloped, being covered with the native sagebrush and giving little indication that it could be converted into rich and productive orchard land. He afterward sold a part of the place, which now comprises forty acres within its borders. He planted most of this to fruit and developed what is today the oldest ranch in this part of the valley. Upon the place he built a fine home and added other modern improvements which were indicative of the progressive spirit by which he was ruled. On the 12th of October, 1860, Mr. Alderson was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Martin, who was born near Carlisle, in Northumberland, England, May 31, 1840, a daughter of John and Mary (Parker) Martin, representatives of old English families. To Mr. and Mrs. Alderson were born nine children: Jennie, the wife of T. J. More, a resident of Harwood, Washington; John T., who served in the Spanish-American war as a lieutenant and died soon afterward; William Henry, who has passed away; Elizabeth, at home; Zippie, also at home; Samuel E., who is with the Pacific Power & Light Company of Yakima and is married and has four children, three sons and a daughter; Lilly Anna, deceased; Emily A., who was killed while riding a horse when fourteen years of age; and Adelia May, the wife of J. W. Freeman, of Yakima, by whom she has four children. The family circle was again broken by the hand of death when on the 10th of May, 1916, Mr. Alderson passed away when in the eightieth year of his age. His political allegiance had long been given to the republican party; in fact he became one of its stalwart champions on taking out his naturalization papers. He held membership in the Methodist church as do all of the family. Its teachings guided him in all of the relations of life and his was an honorable and upright career that commended him to the confidence and goodwill of all with whom he came in contact. ******************************** Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in December 2007 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Added by Joyce Larsen, Find A Grave volunteer. Received above info from FAG contributor #47344922

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John Alderson's memorial is located at: Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima County, USA.
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John Alderson death on 10 May 1916 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.5753610
Longitude: -120.5332320

Family Members:

Spouse

Elizabeth Martin Alderson

(1840 - 1920)

Children

John T. Alderson

(1868 - 1900)

Elizabeth M “Lizzy” Alderson

(1870 - 1934)

Samuel Ernest Alderson

(1877 - 1947)

Emily A. Alderson

(1881 - 1895)

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