Melvin Jameson

1836–1922 (age 86)

Biography

Melvin Jameson, born in 1836, spanned pre- and postwar years with a generous heart and pragmatic outlook that steadied those who looked to him for advice.

He guarded family traditions and responded with compassion to neighborly needs, leaving behind a circle of loved ones who visit his marker at Alton Cemetery.

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