Alexander S. Diven
Alexander Samuel Diven | |
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Diven as Colonel of the 107th New York Infantry Regiment, 1863 | |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1858–1859 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Paterson |
| Succeeded by | Samuel H. Hammond |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 27th district | |
| In office 1861–1863 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Wells |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Van Valkenburgh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1809 Catharine, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1896 (aged 87) Elmira, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Amanda Beers (m. 1835) |
| Children | 8, including John M. Diven |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | August 13, 1862 – May 11, 1863 |
| Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Commands | 107th New York Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Alexander Samuel Diven (February 10, 1809 – June 11, 1896) was an American politician from New York and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.