From The St. Louis Republic. [volume], August 22, 1903
"Claims He was Assaulted
Captain Alex. Lamont asks warrant against Fred Paulette
Captain Alex Lamont, 77 years old, of Alton, Ill., who says he is a cousin of former Secretary of War Daniel Lamont"...
Daniel S Lamont 1851-1905
Father: John B. Lamont Merchant in Cortlandville NY. ?-1894. Ancestors Moved from Scotland in early part of 1800's and settled in Delaware county.
Mother: Elizabeth (Scott) Lamont