Alexanders second daughter was born in the United States. in New Orleans. LA. After the death of his wife in 1924. Alexander and his family moved to New York City. where opportunities for employment and economic advancement were greater. Soon after arriving in New York City. Alexander Butcher and his family filed papers to become naturalized citizens of the United States. Though the Great Depression took its toll on this widower with three children. Alexander was. nonetheless. able to support and educate his family. and continue to provide financial assistance to his mother and two sisters in the West Indies by working odd jobs at the Works Progress Administration [WPA].
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