Alexander Merchant Sr.

1872–1952 (age 80)

Biography

Alexander Merchant Sr. built a reputation as an honorable businessman whose steady work provided for his family while also uplifting the broader Elmwood neighborhood.

His warm greetings and steady hand were remembered each spring when friends gathered near Elmwood Cemetery to honor those he cherished.

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