Alexander B. Britton

1867–1926 (age 59)

Biography

Alexander B. Britton's life, from 1867 to 1926, reflected a steady devotion to the people around him; he welcomed each new day with a calm sense of responsibility and took quiet pride in helping his neighbors find their footing amid the changes of the era.

Now laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery, his memory lives on as a reminder that dependable friendship and thoughtful care keep a community grounded.

Did you know Alexander B. Britton?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Oak Hill Cemetery

Gamaliel Bailey
1807–1859 (age 52)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Abolitionist editor and publisher of the National Era newspaper.
Herman Hollerith
1860–1929 (age 69)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Inventor of the electric tabulating machine that revolutionized census data processing.
Adolf Cluss
1825–1905 (age 80)
Oak Hill Cemetery
German-American architect who designed numerous public buildings in Washington, D.C.
Joseph Henry
1797–1878 (age 81)
Oak Hill Cemetery
First Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and pioneering physicist.
Roberta Flack
1937–2012 (age 75)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Grammy Award-winning soul and R&B singer known for 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.'
Dean Acheson
1893–1971 (age 78)
Oak Hill Cemetery
U.S. Secretary of State under President Truman who played a key role in Cold War foreign policy.