Ezra Dee Alexander
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Ezra Dee Alexander was a founder of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Incorporated. He served on the Grand Board of Directors as a non-voting member until his death.
in 1892. He attended Bloomington High School
, graduating in 1910.
and other men who, together on January 5, 1911, would establish the fraternity known as Kappa Alpha Psi
. Although teaching, Alexander maintained interest in the fraternity throughout his time at Indiana University, and was a member of the first alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, the Chicago Alumni Chapter, established on April 6, 1919.
Alexander died on September 29, 1971 at the Veteran's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana
. He was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery
in Indianapolis. Among those who attended his funeral were Founders Guy Levis Grant
and Edward Giles Irvin
.
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Alpha Psi is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity with a predominantly African American membership. Since the fraternity's founding on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington, the fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or national origin...
Fraternity, Incorporated. He served on the Grand Board of Directors as a non-voting member until his death.
Early life
Alexander was born in Bloomington, IndianaBloomington, Indiana
Bloomington is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County in the southern region of the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 80,405 at the 2010 census....
in 1892. He attended Bloomington High School
Bloomington High School South
Bloomington High School South is a high school in Bloomington, Indiana. The school currently uses a schedule consisting of three 12-week trimesters. Each class period is 65 minutes, with a 45-minute SRT period on Mondays, 45-minute Panther Plus Periods on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday...
, graduating in 1910.
Founding of Kappa Alpha Psi
In 1910, Alexander entered Indiana University. There he met Elder Watson DiggsElder Watson Diggs
Elder Watson Diggs was a principal founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He was the fraternity's first Polemarch , and received the Laurel Wreath, the highest recognition of achievement bestowed by Kappa Alpha Psi.-Early life:Diggs was born in Madisonville, Kentucky, on December 23,...
and other men who, together on January 5, 1911, would establish the fraternity known as Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Alpha Psi is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity with a predominantly African American membership. Since the fraternity's founding on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington, the fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or national origin...
. Although teaching, Alexander maintained interest in the fraternity throughout his time at Indiana University, and was a member of the first alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, the Chicago Alumni Chapter, established on April 6, 1919.
Later life
Alexander graduated Indiana University in 1917 with his bachelor's degree, and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Indiana University in 1919. Thereafter, Alexander practiced medicine in Indianapolis and in 1920 married Mary Hunter, an Indianapolis public school teacher. Beginning in 1950, Alexander served several terms as a member of the Grand Board of Directors of Kappa Alpha Psi until his death.Alexander died on September 29, 1971 at the Veteran's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. He was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery
Crown Hill Cemetery
Crown Hill Cemetery, located at 700 West 38th Street in Indianapolis, is the third largest non-governmental cemetery in the United States at . It contains of paved road, over 150 species of trees and plants, over 185,000 graves, and services roughly 1,500 burials per year. It sits on the highest...
in Indianapolis. Among those who attended his funeral were Founders Guy Levis Grant
Guy Levis Grant
Guy Levis Grant was a founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He was instrumental in developing The Story of Kappa Alpha Psi, the primary historical document for the fraternity, and was named Grand Historian Emeritus of the fraternity.-Early life:Guy Levis Grant was born in New...
and Edward Giles Irvin
Edward Giles Irvin
Edward Giles Irvin was a founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He was a recipient of the Laurel Wreath, the highest recognition of achievement for the fraternity.-Early life:...
.