Private, Spruce Division, S. P. D. Born in Randolph County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Alford. Husband of Mrs. Ollie (R. Sullivan) Alford. Entered the service at Detroit, Mich., July 2, 1918. Was sent to Vancouver Barracks. Served with S. P. D. throughout entire service. Mustered out at Vancouver Barracks, Dec. 10, …
The subject of this article is one of the pioneers of the west and labored faithfully in many sections for its opening and has made a record for frontier work that demonstrates him both a capable and courageous man. He was born in Missouri, on November 19, 1854, being the son of John and Sallie …
Helen Alford, the daughter of Eugene Albert Houck and Doris Francis Houck, was born on Nov. 5, 1930 in Enterprise. She grew up in the Zumwalt area of Wallowa County. In 1949, she married Glen Emory Alford of Joseph. During their lives together they lived in Wallowa County, Baker City and the Willamette Valley. Helen …
