Thomas A. Alford, a well known farmer, living near Alexandria, Kentucky (Campbell County) was born in Hancock County, Indiana in the year 1844. His father, John William Alford, was a native of Lancashire, England, where he grew to manhood, received a good education, and learned the trade of iron molder, He gas also a fine vocalist and sang in the churches in his early life. Soon after obtaining his majority he came to America, locating in Ohio. After a few years he returned to England and married Miss Sarah Cooper, and after returning to this country they lived for a time in Hancock County, Ind. Their children were Elizabeth, John Ellis, James H., Richard B., Rebecca, William, Thomas A, Ellen A., Susie, Missouri B., Charles T., Robert and George.

Those living are Elizabeth, wife of William Davis, of CamDbellt County; James H, of Alexandria, Richard B., Thomas A., Charles T., Robert and George, all living in Campbell County; and Ellen A. wife of John Wilson of San Francisco, Calif.

When Thomas A. Alford was about three years of age his parents came to Campbell County and there he grew to manhood, received a common school education and learned the trade of cooper. Later he abandoned this occupation for the life of a farmer and he is today one of the most prosperous in the county, and one of the leading citizens. He takes a deep interest in everything, having a tendency to better the conditions in his county, is well informed and while not a politician, is ready to do his part to secure good government and good institutions.

He was married on December 5, 1867 to Miss Mary Jane, daughter of Joseph Shaw, an old and respected resident of Campbell County, and they have the following children: Matilda Ann, wife of Coleman Moore, living near Alexandria; Edward Osborn, a farmer in Benton county, Ind., Joseph, also a farmer there; David, a farmer in Campbell County; Lucy Emily, wife of Edward Droege of Cincinnati; John William, who lives in Benton County, Ind. Grover Byron and Charles Robert at home.

Mr. and Mrs. Alford are both consistent members of the Baptist Church.