Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Alva. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Chester A. Arthur (21st President of the US (1881 - 1885))
Full name: Chester Alan Arthur
He was born in Fairfield (VT) on October 5, 1829 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on November 18, 1886 (a Thursday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery (Albany County, New York).
Fairfield is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Alva.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
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