Background
Pearson, Alfred L. was born on December 28, 1838 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph and May Pearson.
Pearson, Alfred L. was born on December 28, 1838 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph and May Pearson.
Educated Jefferson College, Pennsylvania Entered Union army, August 1862 as captain Company A 155th Pennsylvania volumes Promoted to major, lieutenant colonel and colonel. Bvtd. brigadier general and major general of volumes
Received congressional medal of honor for gallant conduct.
Major general National Guard of Pennsylvania for 7 years.
Admitted to bar, 1861. District attorney Allegheny Company, Pennsylvania, 3 years. Has served in select councils, Pittsburgh.
Now in third term as member of the board of managers, National Home for Disabled Soldiers.
Member of the board of managers