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2 unusual facts about Sydenham Benoni Alexander


Sydenham Benoni Alexander

After the Civil War, Alexander was a member of the North Carolina Senate in 1879, 1883, 1885, 1887, where he was instrumental in the establishment of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later North Carolina State University; Alexander served on its board of trustees), and was president of the North Carolina Railroad.

A Democrat, Alexander was elected to the U.S. House in 1890 and served in the 52nd and 53rd Congresses.



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