Background
Marshall, Alfred was born on September 3, 1868 in Flatbush, New York, United States. Son of Henry George and Jessie (Jardine) Marshall.
Marshall, Alfred was born on September 3, 1868 in Flatbush, New York, United States. Son of Henry George and Jessie (Jardine) Marshall.
Educated Polytechnic Institute Brooklyn.
In machinery business, New York, 1885-1892. Manager Chicago office Prentiss Tool & Supply Company, 1892-1898. President Marshall & Huschart Machinery Company, Chicago, 1898-1916.
Associate with Carnegie Institute Natural History and National Geography Society in planning and financing expedition into interior and across Labrador Peninsula to establish northern range of bird migration, and took active part in expedition.
Presented collection of birds to Linnæan Society and now in possession of America Museum Natural History. Assistant to War Trade Board, Washington, 1917-1918.
Financed city improvement and flood protection work, Columbus, Ohio, 1918. Now engaged in reclaiming delta of San Antonio and Guadalupe rivers, Texas.
Married Georgie Martin, November 25, 1895.