Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Jordan, Alvah R December 13, 1844 - 
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Author: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", 1882

ALVAH R. JORDAN, lawyer, Morris, is a native of Kennebunk, Me., and was born 
December 13, 1844. He received a classical education in Schenectady, N. Y. In 
1861, he enlisted in Company G, Thirty-sixth Illinois Infantry, and served 
about six months, when he was discharge in consequence of injuries received at 
Raleigh, Mo. Soon after recovering, he again enlisted, this time in Company I, 
of Sixty-ninth Illinois Infantry, holding the commission of Second Lieutenant, 
and serving the full term of its enlistment. He began the practice of law at 
Morris in 1869, and has succeeded in building up an enviable reputation in his 
profession. He is a standard Republican, and has served his county in the 
capacity of State's Attorney for nine continuous years. He was married, June 
18, 1869, to Miss Sarah D. PARMELEE, daughter of Charles R. PARMELEE, of 
Grundy County. She was born in Du Page County, Ill., March 20, 1845.

[Source: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., 
Historical Publishers, Lake Side Building, 1882]

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