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Santa Cruz The Early Years, Leon Rowland
"Two young Santa Cruzans, Alexander Brown and Asa Anthony, Son of George Anthony, died at Camp Alert and were brought home to be buried, the city's first war losses."…
Date: Undated Source: Old Soldier: the story of the Grand Army of the Republic in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2004.
Alexander Brown was born in Alexandria, Virginia about 1841. No information has been found regarding his formative years. While living in Santa Cruz, he remained single and is believed to have worked as a teamster. Brown also became an active member…
Date: Undated Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010. Type: OBIT
