Background
Alexander, William Valentine was born in 1860 in Clinton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Josiah and Lucy (Valentine) Alexander.
Alexander, William Valentine was born in 1860 in Clinton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Josiah and Lucy (Valentine) Alexander.
In 9th generation of Alexanders in Massachusetts. Public school education.
Began active career on Boston Evening Transcript. Reporter and city editor until resigned, 1898, to go to Philadelphia. On editorial staff Ladies’ Home Journal, since 1898, most of time, and now managing editor.
Was president Boston Press Club, Boston Press Rifle Association, Newspaper Chairman of Boston (the founder). Vice president International League of Press Clubs.
Club: Franklin Inn. Collaborator on several books. Has traveled extensively in America.
Married Mary W. Aubin, of Boston, April.