Background
Alexander, William Dewitt was born on April 2, 1833 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Son of Review William Patterson and Mary Ann (McKinley) A. (both Americans).
Alexander, William Dewitt was born on April 2, 1833 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Son of Review William Patterson and Mary Ann (McKinley) A. (both Americans).
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1855, Master of Arts, 1858 (Doctor of Laws, 1903).
Went to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1849. Tutor Beloit College, 1856. Taught in academic, Vincennes, Indiana, 1857.
Returned to Hawaii, 1858.
Professor Greek, Oahu College. President same, 1864-1871.
Member privy council, 1884. Board of education, 1887-1905.
Commissioner International Meridian Conference, Washington, 1884, and again commissioner from provisional government to Washington, 1893.
Surveyor-general H.I. since March, 1872. Assistant United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1901-1907. Commissioner of public instruction, H.I., 1887-1905.
Trustee Honolulu library association and commissioner Government Archives.
Member privy council, 1884.
Married Abigail C. Baldwin, July, 1860.