Joseph Alexander Altsheler (Joseph Alexander Altsheler)

Joseph Alexander Altsheler

Author. He wrote novels of adventure and mystery, predecessors of the popular “Hardy Boys” and “Nancy Drew” series. He was voted Most Popular Writer of Boy’s Stories in 1918.  Family links:  Parents:  Joseph Altsheler (1826 – 1881)  Lucy C Snoddy Altsheler (1830 – 1902)  Spouse:  Sarah Boles Altsheler (1862 – 1964)*  Children:  Sydney B Altsheler (1892 – 1969)*  Siblings:  John Snoddy Altsheler (1857 – 1925)*  Gary Louis Altsheler (1860 – 1891)*  Joseph Alexander Altsheler (1862 – 1919)  Henry Altsheler (1870 – 1941)* *Calculated relationship

Born

  • April, 29, 1862
  • USA

Died

  • June, 06, 1919
  • USA

Cemetery

  • Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Kentucky
  • USA

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