Alford C. Stratton, D. D. S. Biography


	This biography appears on page 829 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915) and was 
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				ALFORD C. STRATTON, D. D. S. 

	Dr. Alford C. Stratton, practicing dentistry at Aberdeen, was 
born in Indiana, on the 23d of May, 1869, and is a son of Albert and 
Anna (King) Stratton. The parents moved to Beadle county, South Dakota, 
in 1882 and the father took up government land, engaging in farming for 
a number of years. He was also extensively interested in the lumber 
business. 

	Dr. Alford C. Stratton acquired his early education in the public 
schools of Beadle county and later entered the Kansas City Dental 
College, from which he was graduated with the degree of D. D. S. in 
1900. He located at Aberdeen and has since engaged in practice there, 
his large and representative patronage being the best proof of his 
ability and of his standing in the eyes of the community. 

	In 1893 Dr. Stratton married Miss Pauline Anderson, of Aberdeen, 
and they have become the parents of two children. Dr. Stratton is a 
thirty-second degree Mason, holding membership in the lodge, chapter, 
commandery and Shrine, and he is affiliated also with the Knights of 
Pythias and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He gives his 
political allegiance to the republican party. His career has been 
inspired by laudable ambition and his industry, enterprise and ability 
have gained him a position of prominence in professional circles of the 
city.