The Death of Frederick William Alden Died 26 Sep 1955 The Son of Rev Edwin Hyde Alden Little House on The Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Death of Frederick William Alden Died 26 Sep 1955  The Son of Rev Edwin Hyde Alden Little House on The Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Waukesha Daily September 27, 1955

Man Killed in Fall From Tree

An 82-year-old Waukesha man, said to be a direct descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, famed American Pilgrims, died at Waukesha Memorial Hospital Monday about three hours after he from a tree.

He was Frederick W. Alden of 602 Madison St.  The Accident occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. in the rear yard at 222 Randall St.  Alden died at 12:45 p.m.

A physician diagnosed Alden’s injuries as a dislocated left shoulder and kneecap, but it was thought the cause of death was internal injuries.

Corner Alvin Johnson has been notified by police.

Waukesha Daily Freeman September 27, 1955 Pg1

Waukesha Daily Freeman September 27, 1955 Page 1

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