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Alexander William Doniphan

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Alexander William Doniphan

Birth
Mason County, Kentucky, USA
Death
8 Aug 1887 (aged 79)
Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, USA
Burial
Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, USA
Plot
Fairview, Block 95, Lot 15, Space 2
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United States Army Officer. Instrumental in the Platte purchase, which added to Missouri's land. He refused an order to execute Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saints Church, saying it would be cold blooded murder. He also refused appointed posts in both the Union and Confederate armies saying that he wanted to remain out of the war between the states and hoped that Missouri would remain neutral. Inducted into the Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame for his military exploits.
United States Army Officer. Instrumental in the Platte purchase, which added to Missouri's land. He refused an order to execute Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saints Church, saying it would be cold blooded murder. He also refused appointed posts in both the Union and Confederate armies saying that he wanted to remain out of the war between the states and hoped that Missouri would remain neutral. Inducted into the Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame for his military exploits.

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  • Added: Aug 30, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12002/alexander_william-doniphan: accessed ), memorial page for Alexander William Doniphan (9 Jul 1808–8 Aug 1887), Find a Grave Memorial ID 12002, citing Fairview Cemetery, Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.