Alexander S. Diven

1809–1896 (age 87)

Congressman

Biography

Alexander S. Diven, born in 1809, served as a congressman and public servant whose principles brought clarity and purpose to the civic life of his time. He championed the rule of law and worked to protect the liberties of the people he represented, even during moments of national tension.

Resting in Woodlawn Cemetery, his life is remembered as one of orderly dedication to public duty and an enduring sense of responsibility to future generations.