Alexander Samuel Diven was an American politician from New York and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Wikipedia
Born: February 10, 1809, Catharine, NY
Died: June 11, 1896 (age 87 years), Elmira, NY
Children: John M. Diven
Party: Republican Party
Previous offices: Representative (1861–1863) and New York State Senator (1858–1859)