Albert James Halford

Background

Halford, Albert James was born on August 11, 1851 in Hamilton, Ohio, United States. Son of Elijah and Maria Ann (Walker) Halford.

Education

Brother of Elijah Walker H. Common school education. (M. Diploma, Columbian, now George Washington, University, 1900).

Career

Reported proceedings Indiana Legislature at 15. Reporter Indianapolis News at 18. Filled various positions in Indianapolis up to managing editor until 1888.

Went to Washington, 1888, as managing editor The Post, later connected with Associated Press and United Press.

With New York Sun Bureau, since 1897. Compiler of the Congressional Directory, since 1898.

Home: Washington, Distric.

Achievements

• Albert James Halford has been listed as a noteworthy journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Marie Dean, January 24, 1877.

Father:

Elijah Halford

Mother:

Maria Ann (Walker) Halford

Spouse:

Marie Dean