Day 2: December 8, 1971

Alexander, John Grant (1893-1971) — also known as John G. Alexander — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Born in Cortland County, N.Y., July 16, 1893. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 1936; U.S. Representative from Minnesota 3rd District, 1939-41; defeated, 1940; candidate for Governor of Minnesota, 1942. Lutheran. Member, Izaak Walton League; American Legion; Forty and Eight; Elks; Optimist Club. Died in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., December 8, 1971. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.