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View Tree for Alexander Beattie KannAlexander Beattie Kann (b. December 05, 1912, d. August 20, 1986)

Alexander Beattie Kann (son of David Kann and Wilhelmina Turner Beattie) was born December 05, 1912 in Waltham, MA19, and died August 20, 1986 in Waltham, MA. He married Edith Wells, daughter of Judson Clyde Wells and Agnes Louise Riley.

 Includes NotesNotes for Alexander Beattie Kann:
Alex graduated from Waltham High School in 1930. At Waltham High he was chosen the best dressed in his class. After graduation he worked at Olsen's Clothing store on Moody Street. This job paid .25 an hour. He was working at Olsen's when he met Edith Wells. They were introduced by a cousin. Edith worked at Lincoln's. This was a department store that was also located on Moody Street. They dated for five years (?) and married in 1935.

During the depression years, Alex worked at Hanson Field, in Bedford with the WPA. He work there for about a year. At the same time he worked there so did his father-in-law, Clyde Wells.

Sometime around 1936 he started work at the Waltham Watch Factory. He entered the watchmaker training program. This program included training in Boston. It was a two year program. At this time he was making $42 per week and was being considered for an instructors position.

While working at the Watch Factory Alex applied for a position with the Waltham Police Department. He was accepted and started work as a police officer in 1940. His pay dropped to $20 per week. He retired as a lieutenant in 1977.

More About Alexander Beattie Kann:
Occupation: Police Officer.

More About Alexander Beattie Kann and Edith Wells:
Private-Begin: Private

Children of Alexander Beattie Kann and Edith Wells are:
  1. +David Kann.
  2. +Lawrence William Kann.
  3. +Gregory Alexander Kann.
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