HISTORY OF FAYETTE COUNTY KENTUCKY, by Robert Peter, ed. by William H. 
Perrin, O. L. Baskin Co., Chicago, 1882.  Reprinted by Southern 
Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1979.
Page 554
M. C. ALFORD, lawyer, Lexington, son of C. F. and Margaret (Mitchell) 
Alford, was born in Fayette Co., Ky., on July 10, 1855.
His father was a native of Garrard, his mother of Fayette county.
The son was educated at Kentucky University; graduated in law in 1877, 
and began practice in the September following, with Z. F. Smith, with 
whom he has since remained in partnership.
In April, 1881, he was appointed Master Commissioner of the court of common 
Pleas, a position he fills with ability and credit.
January 4, 1882, Mr. Alford was nominated for City Recorder at the Democratic 
primary by a large vote.
Alford Mitchell Smith
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Garrard-KY

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