First name spelled "Alphard" in 1880 Census and "Alford" in 1930 census. Died of a heart attack at the home of his brother, Lloyd.

"He was farmer, his parents were John Fockler and Eliza Gordon. Died of Congestive heart failure,he died Friday in the home of his brother Floyd Fockler after a short illness. Rites were conducted in the Lloyd Fockler hoome with Rev Peter Bell of the Lexington Methodist Chuch officiating. Serving are 4 brothers Lloyd Fockler, Lexington, John Fockler, Washington, Fred Fockler Oregon and Charles Fockler, Detroit. 2 sisters Mrs Violet McCullough Port Huron and Mrs Louella Hershey, Ecorse. His wife the former Lena Hykes preceded him in death." from an obituary provided by Rose Marie Anderson by e-mail 12/27/2001.