19. Alexander Demetrios³ Varkas (Demetrios Andonios² Paspalas, Andonios¹) was born in Loutra, Lesvos, Greece March 2, 1901.⁽³⁰⁵⁾ Alexander died December 6, 1977. His body was interred December 8, 1977.

Alexander immigrated, 1 Apr 1911. Destination: Manchester, NH. Alexander is listed on line 13 as Alexandras Varcas; 8 years old; male; single; child; able to read; able to write; citizen of Turkey, race or people Greek; last permanent residence Mytilene, Turkey; nearest relative or friend in country from when he came - nobody in Mytilene; final destination - Manchester, NH; no ticket to the final destination; passage to be paid by his father; was joining his brother Giorgio Varcas, 69 Spruce Str., Manchester, NH; he was 4' 2" inches tall, brown complexion, chestnut hair, chestnut eyes; and his birth was indicated as Mytilene, Turkey.

Alexander's occupation: lawyer Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, 1925. He resided Boston, Suffolk Co., MA 1925. Alexander's occupation: lawyer Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, 1926-1929. He resided Boston, Suffolk Co., MA 1926. He resided in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts 1927-1928. He resided Jamaica Plain, Suffolk Co., MA 1929. Alexander's occupation: lawyer Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, 1930. He resided in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts 1930. Alexander's occupation: lawyer Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, 1933-1935. He resided in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts 1933-1935. Alexander's occupation: lawyer Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, 1936-1942. He resided in Belmont, Middlesex Co, Ma 1936-1955. Alexander's occupation: Special Asst to U.S. Attorney Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, 1943-1953. Alexander's occupation: lawyer Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, 1954-1972. He resided in Belmont, Middlesex Co, Ma 1956-1972. Alexander was honored. Alexander was honored in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Ma, 1978 by the establishment of Al. Varkas Scholarship Fund in his memory. Born in Loutra, he immigrated to the U.S. as a young boy, joining the rest of his family. He first appears in the Manchester, NH City Directory in 1920 as a student living at 129 Spruce. Past President of Hellicon, Past President of Greek Orthodox Cathedral Church of Boston, Past President of Cambridge Chapter of Ahepa No. 38, Past Supreme Governor of the Order of Ahepa, President of American Foundation for Lesvos, member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, Trustee of the Holy Cross School of Theology, a Mason and a Shriner. After his death the following artile appeared in the AHEPA newsletter. "The first President of the Samuel Gridley Howe Chapter was Alexander D. Varkas. Alexander Varkas, was our guiding force, his passing awat last December was a great loss to our Chapter and the entire Hellenic Community. In his memory our Chapter has established the "Alexander D. Varkas Scholarship Fund" from which scxholarship awards will be granted to deserving students. This was done not only to pepetuate his name and to recognize his deeds, but more important, to give inspiration to those who will follow in his footsteps." "It is our hope that this will eventually become a self-sustaining fund. To this, we must rely upon the help and generosity of his friends, and therefore, ask that you participate by favoring the committee with a donation. We trust that you will join with us in this noble endeavor." "An early reply will be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to Alexander D. Varkas Scholarship Fund, 329 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139."

Alexander Demetrios Varkas and Edith (Evanthia) Spilios had the following child:

+ 34 i. Alexander Demetrios⁴ Varkas Jr (still alive).

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