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At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: F1
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Married by Robert Martin, M.G. with consent given by Alexander Cobb,
Bibb, Alabama-
Marriage Book C 1827-1834 pg. 8 | Family: F29
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Mary Teague's address at the time of her marriage was 90 Cemetary
Rd., Aberdare. | Family: F1391
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Note: Marriage Record #01 004
Bondsman: P. H. Neilson
Bond #000078859 | Family: F216
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Bondsman J. A. Dudley in Baker County | Family: F908
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Brought his family to Lancaster Co., VA in 1765. | Family: F962
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First Marriage | Family: F944
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First Marriage | Family: F1000
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J. W. Cobb was Bondsman for Martha Magdelene and William's marriage. | Family: F906
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Mary Teague's address at the time of her marriage was 90 Cemetary Rd.,
Aberdare. | Family: F1391
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Sara Ann and Joseph had 4 dsaughters and moved to Belchlerville, TX. | Family: F1936
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At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: F2669
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The Honorable A. C. Alexander of Georgia. | A. C. Alexander
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(Letter from William McCreight, 22 Jun 1998; Courtesy of Mac
Alexander)
"My Great Grandmother was Margaret Alexander. I have a very poor copy
of a Daughters of the American Revolution Certificate of Membership
dated January 9, 1908. Margaret married Edward Oscar McCreight born
1849, died 1905. From my grandmother's trunk I have an original issue
of a 1931 Charlotte Observer that describes the Alexanders of
Mecklenburg and the history of the declaration, ca. half of the front
page. I also have an original copy of a short history of the
declaration from the early part of the century (do not have the date
in my head). My Uncle in North Carolina has a self portrate of an
Alexander dressed in the clothing of the 1700s or early 1800s.
These documents have a lot of information, but few dates and
connections. The following is a summary of what they say about the
Alexanders: 'William Alexander 1580 was Secretary of State of
Scotland and later Nova Scotia (including Canada and the northern part
of the USA).' (It does not say he is connected to the North Carolina
Alexanders)
Between 1610 and 1688 Alexanders went from Scotland to northern
Ireland as part of an English plan to settle protestants in Ireland.
They were very successful, but taxes and bad government administration
forced seven Alexander brothers to immigrate to America. They landed
on Manhattan Island and made their way to Maryland. Some later went to
North Carolina in 1750. Among these was Abraham Alexander born in
Cecil County Maryland, 1717, died 23 April 1786, his wife Dorcas, his
brothers Adam, Charles and Ezra and his cousins Hezekiah and John
McKnitt.
Abraham's children were: Elizabeth, Cyrus, Abraham, Nathaniel, Ezra,
Isaac (a surgeon), Marcus and Joab. Elizabeth married John Cambell
and Isaac married two Cambell sisters.
Julius M Johnson married Margaret Moore Alexander, but I am not sure
where Margaret comes form. They had 4 children Margaret Alexander
Johnson, Sarah, Virginia and John.
Cyrus left 5 children.
The newspaper mentioned some Alexanders were alive in 1931 when the
article was written.
The history of the declaration is said to be as follows:
'The Alexanders left Ireland because of bad tax and administrative
policy and then found themselves in the same boat in North Carolina.
The Alexanders decided to petition the king on two grievances: 1)
They wanted their own church officials to marry them, not a British
bureaucrat; and, 2) they wanted to found their own university. To
soften up the king they named the County Seat Charlotte and the County
Mecklenburg because the king had just married Charlotte of Mecklenburg
(Northern Germany on the Baltic Sea). The king rejected the petition
out of hand. This was just another blow in a long list of grievances
that infuriated them. They wrote the Mecklenburg Declaration of
Independence one year before the Thomas Jefferson declaration. All of
the Alexanders signed it, in fact almost everyone in the county. It
was taken and presented to the Continental Congress, which declared it
premature. Later the Thomas Jefferson declaration used some of its
wording.'
What surprised me is it was written in German, although they were
Scots and spoke English.
I find this a fascinating story and would like to know the connection
between my great grandmother Margaret and Abraham as well as the
ancestors of Abraham. I would also like to find a copy of the text of
the declaration...
Regards,
William McCreight
22 Jun 1998"
From: "Simpson & Allied Families" Author: Dennis William Simpson, pg.
181: Adam was for many years a magistrate and member of the county
court from Mecklenburg. In Sep 1775, he was appointed lieutenant
Colonel under Colonel Thomas Polk, who fought against the Tories in
South Carolina, Succeeding Col. Polk in April,1776, he led his force
against the Cherokee Indians at the head of the Catawba River. His
Daughter Sarah married Captain John Springs Jr., the wealthiest land
owner and slave holder in Mecklenburg Co. of that time. (Marylanders,
pg 3) .
As early as June 1770, Adam Alexander was living in the eastern part
of Mecklenburg Co and was a member of the Clear Creek congregation. He
was a prominent magistrate and member of the County Court, and in 1775
he signed the Mecklenburg Declaration. In Sep 1775 he was appointed
lieutenant Colonel under Colonel Polk in what was called the Snow
Campaign against the Tories in South Carolina. In April 1776 he was
chosen to command one of the Mecklenburg Continental Regiments
succeeding Colonel Polk. He led his forces against the Cherokee
Indians at the head of the Catawba in 1776 under General Ratherford.
Colonel Adam Alexander was living on Rocky River near the mouth of
Clear Creek in 1755-1756 when Rev. Hugh McAden passed through the
country on his way south and is mentioned as Colonel Alexander in the
minister's Journal.
DAR Mag on Adam Alexander: "He and his wife Mary Shelby are both
buried in the old Rock Springs graveyard near the First Philadelphia
Presbyterian church where he was one of the First elders. He was a
large land owner, a churchman, patriot and soldier. He was a Justice
of the Peace and a member of the county court, being known as "Justice
Alexander". He was Captain of a company of the militia and took in
several Conferences concerning Indian raids. He was a signer of the
Mecklenburg Declaration and a Colonel of the Minute Men during the
Revolutionary War."
Brevard " Adam Alexander son of Agnes Alexander (signer of Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence)."
Alexander Memorials: "Agnes who m. her cousin William, s/o Elias &
Sophia, and was mother of Col. Adam and Charles Alexander, who were
signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration.
Marylanders: " Adam Alexander was born in Cecil County, MD in 1728
and died in Mecklenburg Co., NC on Nov 13 1798 at the age of 70 years
7months as noted on his tombstone in the Rock Springs burial grounds.
His wife was Mary Shelby who died on Nov 26 1813 at the age of 78
years, x months and x days as noted on her half of the tombstone they
shared."
DAR Magazine: "Adam Alexander was born in Somerset Co MD Sept 23
1728. His father William Alexander, born in Somerset Co., MD died
1772 in Mecklenburg Co., NC was undoubtedly a son of Elias and Sophia
Alexander and a grandson of Joseph Alexander of Cecil Co Md. He was
the father of Adam and Charles Alexander --- Signers of the
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Brevard: "William left a Will in Mecklenburg Co., NC (Will Book A pg
6) 22 Mar 1772 and died in Mecklenburg Co. His Will names wife Agnes
and son Adam"
Maryland Families, p.66,67: " Adam Alexander b. Sept 28, 1728 Cecil
Co MD "
MD Heraldic Families, pg 64: " William Jr., who m. Catherine. (Will
dated 3/7/1732, Somerset Co., Md., book E. B. 9, folio 174; made 2nd
will after death of his son, James.) Issue--James, m-- (???) (Will
dated 3/30/1725. Somerset Co., Md., book W. B. 9, folio 174.)
Wheeler's History: " Col. Adam Alexander, one of the signers of the
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, and further known to history
by his military service, was born in Cecil Co., MD 24 Sept 1728 of
Scotch-Irish parents.
DAR Magazine: " Adam Alexander on Aug 4 1752 married Mary Shelby
(daughter of Evan and Catherine Davies Shelby) born Aug 8 1735 and who
died in Mecklenburg Co., NC Nov 26 1813. Both are buried in the old
Rocky Spring graveyard."
Alexander Descendents: " Adam Alexander died intestate. His wife,
Mary, in her Will dated Feb 8 1810 mentions "my five children" but
names only one of them, Isaac, whom she appoints her Executor of her
estate."
Wheelers History: "Col. Adam Alexander settled in what is known as
Clear Creek neighborhood, NC where his family worshiped at Rock
Springs Church. He died 13 Nov 1798, Patriot and Soldier. He andSarah(?) SHELBY had six children: Evan Shelby, Isaac, Charles Taylor,Sarah, Catharine and
Mary. (inaccuracies here)
Alexander Heritage, 1978 by Clarence D. Alexander: Adam
Our "Alexander, s/o William and Agnes Alexander, and grandson of Elias
and Sophia (Alexander). Agnes was d/o Wm. Alexander Jr. and Catherine
Wallace. He was b. in Somerset Co., MD on 23 Sept 1728. He d. in
Clear Creek section of Mecklenburg Co., NC 13 Nov 1728. He was m. on 4
Aug 1752 to Mary Shelby, who was the d/o Evan and Catherine Shelby. b,
8 Aug 1735, d. 26 Nov 1813. They are both buried In the old Rock
Springs graveyard near the First Philadelphia Presbyterian Church
where he was one of the first elders.
Adam was a large land owner, a churchman, a patriot and soldier. He
was Justice of the Peace and member of the county court, being known
as 'Justice Alexander'. He was Capt. of a company of militia and took
in several conferences concerning Indian raids. He was a signer of the
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and a Colonel of the Minute
Men during the Revolutionary War. They were parents of six children:
1) Isaac S. Alexander was born on 7 June 1756. He died on
2 September 1823 at age 67.
2) Catherine Alexander was born in 1759.
3) Sarah Shelby Alexander died on 11 October 1842.
4) Charles Taylor Alexander was born on 9 August 1764. He died on 26
August 1828 at age 64.
5) Evan Shelby Alexander was born in 1767. He died on 28 October1809.
6) Mary (Polly) Alexander died on 19 August 1838."
Alex Notebooks: "The NC Colonial Records contain a list of the old
men who formerly were in Capt. Adam Alexander's Company. Daniel
Alexander, Lieutenant; Moses Shelby, Sergeant; Privates Andrew
Alexander, Aaron Alexander and Moses Alexander. Endorsed by Robert
Harris, Clerk Feb 24 1756. The Capt. Alexander mentioned was days was
Colonel of the Mecklenburg Militia.(ref. NC State Records, Vol. 12 pp
396-97-98). Identity of these old men were as follows: Moses Shelby
was the son of Evan Shelby of Frederick Co. MD and the oldest brother
of Mary Shelby wife of Col. Adam Alexander…"
Richard B. Alexander " Adam Alexander married Mary Shelby. He was
buried at Old Rocky Spring graveyard Philadelphia Presbyterian Church,
Mecklenburg Co.. He was born on 23 September 1728 at Somerset Co., MD.
He died on 13 November 1798 at Clear Creek Sect, Mecklenburg Co., NC,
at age 70.
MD Heraldic Families Pg 58: "Daniel Alexander father of William served
under Capt Adam Alexander before 1766. He is listed as one of the "old
men" and was a lieutenant. (Colonial Records Vol 22 pg 397)"
Colonel Elias Alexander, by Mattie M. Brunson, in the American
Magazine: "He was in the battle of Kings Mountain, in S.C., and a
very effective commander.
Among the emigrations from Scotland to Ireland and Ireland to
Scotland during the 1610-1688, to which the Presbyterians were driven
there was one to Ireland, in which seven Bothers named Alexander
formed a part. They, with others, went to America, taking their
ministers with them, and landed at Manhattan Island, then went to
Pennsylvania and Maryland, and later to Catawba, N. C. Among the
Scotch-Irish emigrants was one Adam Alexander said by some to have
been born on the shores of Loch Awe, Argyleshire, Scotland, about 1728
Sept. 28 of Scotch -Irish parents. He married Mary Shelby, of Holston
County, Maryland." (There was no Holston County, Md.)
Continues: "Adam Alexander settled on clear creek, N. C. and his
family were members of the old Rock Springs Church. Adam was one of
the signers of the famous document, The Mecklenburg Declaration, as
also was his son (Isaac?).
In the appointment by the Council on Dec. 21, 1775, of district
officers, Adam was appointed lieutenant Colonel for Mecklenburg
County. He had the following children: Mary, (?)Elias, Evan Shelby,
Catherine, Charles Taylor, Adam and Sarah. Mary Alexander was born
about 1748, some records say, in Ireland, but most probably he was
born in Pennsylvania. Elias lived on Floyd's Creek, Ford County,
North Carolina. He was married in 1770 to Annie (Nancy ) Mc Call, a
sister to the grandmother of James K. Polk."
MD Heraldic Families Pg 67: "William Alexander m--Agnes Alexander;
issue, Adam, Colonel, 1728-1793, m. Mary Shelby, 1735-1813; issue
Evan, bachelor; Isaac, m. (?) Means; Charles Taylor, m. (?) Irwin;
Adam Rankin, m. Leah Ragan or Reagan; Sarah, m. Capt. John Springs
"Dr. Evan Shelby's great aunt (aunt to Moses and Gen. Evan) was named
Mary Shelby, too. She m. Col. Adam Alexander. Their son, Charles
Taylor m. Margaret Means, and their daughter was Margaret Means
Alexander, who m. my 'uncle' of yore, Col. Moses Winslow Alexander.
Col. Adam and Mary had a daughter, Sarah Shelby Alexander, who m. John
Springs, Jr. Then a daughter of theirs, Mary Laura Springs, m. John
Springs III (note: his father was Richard Springs). (Source: Mac
Alexander)
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DAR Books: Children of Adam Alexander and Mary Shelby;
Adam Rankin Alexander m. Leah Reagan ; children of Adam and Leah; B.M
Alexander m. Lucy Duke Robinson; children Anna Lee Alexander m.George
W. Mckie and had dau Irene Mckie b. Marshall Co MI.; Dar #41398"
| Adam Rankin Alexander
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Alston died young. May have been stillborn. | Alston Alexander
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Vocation: Farmer
PA Genealogyl Mag: " Andrew Alexander, like his brother Joseph, it is
not known exactly when he came to America but he settled in Somerset
Co.MD. The will of William Anderson, of Accoma County,VA, in 1692,
mentions a parcel of land once owned by Andrew and his brother Samuel
Alexander. Since this land mentioned is only a few miles from where
these Alexanders settled in Somerset Co., Md., perhaps Andrew lived
across the line in Va., for a short time before settling in Somerset
Co. There is no record of his owning land there. The first records we
find of Andrew is the birth of his two children, Abigail born 15 Sep
1677 and Elias born 26 Feb 1679."
(Recorded Somerset "Court Liber IKL" also listed as Somerset Register
DB IKL) "He left very few records.The only additional records found
are the registration of his cattle brand 29 Oct 1692 and and
application to Co. in 1698 for witness fees in the trial of John
Alexander defendent. "
Somerset Judicial Records for 1696-98 pg 25: His son, Elias, appears,
married his first cousin Sophia, a daughter of his Uncle Joseph
Alexander (see Cecil Co. will AA-1-222)"
On 29 Oct 1692 the Will of William Anderson of Accomac Co.Va.describes
a piece of land as "between the land of Samuel and Andrew Alexander
who once lived there."
Alexander Pioneers: "The first record of Andrew Alexander apears in
the Somerset Register DB, I.K.L., which was begun in 1714/15. It
records birth of his son and daughter "Abigail Alexander daughter of
Andrew Alexander was born of his wife the fifteenth day of Sep 1677;
Ellies(Elias) Alexander the son of Andrew Alexander and his wife 26 ?
1779. No other childen are registered."
Welch: "Andrew Alexander also settled in Someset Co., Md. His wife is
not known. Two children are listed; Abigail b 15 Sept 1677 and Elias b
1679. (Elias, it appears, married his first cousin Sophia, a daughter
of his uncle Joseph Alexander See Cedil Co. will AA-1-222"
MD Heraldic fam: "Andrew Alexander m Taylor; was private at King's
Mt. (See Andrew, see Virkus, Vol II for one Andrew Alexander and
AnneTaylor from Earl of Sterling line.)
Brevard: "Andrew Alexander son of James Alexander, b abt 1648?
Immigrant from Ireland m Jean (or Jane)"
Virkus Vol V p 42: under Arnold, Andrew Alexander is from line of
Bruce Andrew Alexander 1650 two children: Abigail-1677 and Elias-1679
m. dau of Jos Alexander of New Munster.
Andrew Alexander evidently died comparatively young about 1700.
| Andrew Alexander, (the Farmer)
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The following information was taken from "Our Heritage," a genealogy
column in the newspaper The Monroe Enquirer, issued dated Thursday,
July 9 1959:
"Benjamin Alexander. The date and place of his birth are unknown, but
as his son William was born in 1749, it may be assumed that he was
born about 1725-30. The date of his death and place of burial are
unknown - although he may have been buried at Poplar Tent church.
However, he died after 1807, as he was granted land on Mallard Creek,
April 28, 1807.
Benjamin and Susanna Alexander migrated to Mecklenburg Co., N. C.,
from PA., sometime after 1760, as they sold land on the north side of
Catawba River, on the south branch of Fishing Creek, on 3-22-1765
(Meck. Book 2, p. 722).
On 1-21-1768, Benjamin and Susanna Alexander sold 200 acres on the
waters of Buffalo Creek, on the head branch of Betts Creek (4-473).
July, 1767, they bought 391 A., on both sides of Mallard Creek, from
H. E. McCullough (4-36).
From about 1725, until the outbreak of the Revolution there was an
increasing migration of the Scot-Irish of Ulster to America. Many of
these were Alexanders who settled largely in PA. There were also
Alexander emigrants from Scotland. Benjamin was probably of these
later arrivals. It is certain that he and his wife lived in PA, before
going to NC, as his son William stated in his Pension Declaration that
he was born in Bucks County, Penn., in 1749. As his brother Thomas was
born in 1753, he was doubtless born in PA, also (Bucks Co. was one of
the three original counties erected by PA, and at that time embraced
all the territory north and northwest of Philadelphia Co. Again, a
diligent search of Pennsylvania records has failed to identify him.
The following is a continuation of the above genealogy column in the
newspaper dated Thursday, July 16, 1959:
"Benjamin Alexander became a large land owner and lived in the Mallard
Creek section of Mecklenburg county. (The 1790, U. S. Census lists a
Benjamin Alex'r as living in that section with a household of two
males over 16; one female and no slaves).
It is probable that Benjamin received his first grants of land from
the Colonial Government; which records are unobtainable. The first
land record in Mecklenburg County of Benjamin and Susanna Alex'r is
where they deeded Andrew Meek, of Charles Co., MD., land on the north
side of Catawba River and south branch of Fishing Creek, 3-22-1765.
(2-722). The next record is from Charles Campbell, of Bertie Co., to
Benjamin Alex'r 38 A., of land on branches of Mallard Creek, Jan.
1767. (4-30). On July of the same year he bought 391 A., on both sides
of Mallard Creek, from H. E. McCullough. (4-36).
He received three grants of land from the State of N. C., the last
being on 4-28-1807. (17-173). This is the last land record found of
Benjamin. In the interim he acquired or conveyed at least 18 parcels.
The total acreage deeded to him was well over 1,800. In many of the
deeds the names of both Benjamin and Susanna appear, and in one deed
(April 1789) Benjamin and William bought 213 A., on Mallard Creek,
including a mill, from Hannah Garrison. (11-14). The William was
probably his son, Capt. William (Black Billy).
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DAR Mag: "Elias Alexander Sr. Col. (Elias) married Sophia his first
cousin, dau of his uncle Joseph Alexander, was disignated "son-in-law'
in will of Joseph Alexander, tanner. One of the seven Alexanders
deeded land in New Munster, recorded Oct 22 1714, Cecil Co.Md. Buys
from Stephenson "New Munster" 15 Aug 1718 (Md Land Records J.S.3:206)
CC MD Land Deed's 10:147, 1730: " Elias sold to John Alexander the
land sold by Stevenson to Elias in Mildford, MD in 1718. John's wife,
Susannah of Chester Co PA, widow, in 1762 sell's New Munster land.
Elias and Sophia are said to have had seven children (Ref record
written in 1853 by W.R.Morgan,a descendant of Second Child of Abraham
Alexander) "
"Alexander Pioneers": " Elias Alexander was disignated "son in law:"
in the will of Joseph Alexander, 'Tanner', of Cecil Co., Will prob in
1730, and no doubt married his (Joseph's) dau Sophia. Elias probably
married three times and Ann Taylor, his last wife, is well
authenticated."
Series II of "Register of Maryland's Heraldic Families ", by Alice
Norris Parran, 1938. Page 66:
"Elias, son of Andrew (and grandson of William Sr. of Somerset),
whose wife was Sophia Alexander, dau--of Joseph Alexander of New
Munster, and O'DWire tract. Issue--six sons and daughters: William,
1715, m. Agnes, his cousin; Abraham,1717-1786, m. Dorcas; Zebulon,
1720-1784, m.(first two unnamed) 3rd. Jane McClung; Ezra, 1720-1800,
m.(wife not listed); Arthur, d. 1763, m.Margaret McKamy; Daughter of
Elias unnamed."
Maryland Families, pg 87: " Elias Alexander b. Feb 26,1679, Somerset
Co., MD"
Welch: " Andrew Alexander also settled in Someset Co., Md. His wife is
not known. Two children are listed; Abigail b 15 Sept 1677 and Elias b
1679. (Elias, it appears, married his first cousin Sophia, a daughter
of his uncle Joseph Alexander. See Cecil Co. Will AA-1-222".
"Alexander Pioneers": " the Will of Joseph Alexander, dated 1726,
names sons James and Francis, daughters Sophia, Jane Muley (or
Mackey), Abigail Chaphamand, his son-in-law, Elias Alexander, who we
know was the son of Andrew Alexander of Somerset (So. Register, I,
.K.L.)".
Simpson, Pg 183: " Sophia Alexander married her paternal 1st cousin
Elias Alexander, son of Andrew Alexander".
DAR Mag The Somerset Register, Liber IKL: "Elias Alexander was born
26 Feb 1679, and he died in Frederick Co., MD about 1750, leaving a
second wife Ann (Taylor) and a number of children of whom Elias
(Colonel Elias of Rutherford Co.NC) was one.
PA Gernol Mag: "The children of Andrew Alexander were Abigal, b 15
Sept 1677, and Elias,b 1679".
Brevard, Pg 174: "Elias Alexander was born in Somerset Co., MD.26 Feb
1679, and died in 174 7 probably near Slate Hill, York Co.,.Pa. ".
"Alexander Pioneers": "The first record of Andrew Alexander apears
in the Somerset Register DB, I.K. L., States: 'Elias was born 26 Feb.
1679 and he died in Frederick Co., MD abt 1750 leaving a second wife
Ann (Taylor) and a number of children of whom Elias (Colonel Elias of
Rutherford Co., NC ) was one. The register was begun in 1714/15
records birth of his son and daughter "Abigail Alexander daughter of
Andrew Alexander was born of his wife the fifteenth day of Sep 1677;
Elies (Elias) Alexander, the son of Andrew Alexander and his wife, b
26 1679. No other childen are registered."
"Alexander Kin", pg.14: "Sophia Alexander m.Elias Alexander, son of
Andrew Alexander and Ann Taylor" .
Virkus Vol V p 42: "Andrew Alexander's, 1650, two children:
Abigail-1677and Elias-1679 m. dau of Jos Alexander of New Munster".
PA DAR Mag: " (From Somerset Register), He died in 1747, probably
near Slate Hill,
Penn., or near York Hill, Pa".
ADMINISTRATION BONDS PA , 73, 8 May 1753: Estate of Elias Alexander
of York Co., PA:
May 1753 Estate of Elias Alexander of York Co., Francis Alexander,
administrator. Tenet in ¹200. Inventory filed with bond [19 May 1753]
mentions a legacy of ¹20 from decendent's brother Jededia Alexander.
Orphans Court Dockets York Co Pa 44 28 May, 27th George II (1754).On
Petition of Francis
Alexander administrator of Elias Alexander intestate, an order of sale
is awarded for lands in Chanceford Twp. (8May 1753). Mary, widow of
Elias Alexander of Chanceford Twp. renounces administration in favor
of her brother-in-law Francis Alexander.
Alexander Pioneers: " Elias Alexander was the father of ten children.
Jedekiah was the oldest and Elias Jr. the youngest. (probably born
when his father was an old man). Four of his sons migrated to
Mecklenburg, NC in the early 1750's and were the distinguished
progenitors of many Southern lines. He and his wife probably died
comparatively young possibly the victims of epidemics (smallpox) which
took a heavy toll on the settlers of the Eastern Shore in colonial
days."
Elias and Sophia are said to have had seven children (ref record
written in 1853 by W.R.Morgan, a descendant of thier second child
Abraham),"
Merton Alexander "Elias (Elijah) Alexander Sr. m. Ann/Mary Taylor b.
abt 1680 d. aft 1726"
Bill Alexander: "Most of these children migrated to North Carolina,
together with Elias's 3rd wife, Mary Taylor, during the
seventeenfifties, largely to Mecklenburg County, however it is known
that Isaac remained in Penn. and died there in 1793."
| Elias Alexander, Sr.
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Elias III was State Senator in 1832. He was living in Greenville, SC
in 1875. | Elias Alexander, III
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See Will BK C, p. 101 dated Mar 16, 1818.] The Will
names wife Agnes, sons Francis, Elias, Jr., Major Ross,
William, James Taylor, daughter Ann, wife of Stephen
Camp, daughter Betsy, wife of Jacob Fisher, daughter
Jane, wife of Vardry McRee or McBee. Also grandchildren William D.
Fisher, Melinda McRee, Emaline Rinehart. Elias (Jr) is buried near
Forest City,
NC, in Rutherford Co. The wife of Col. Elias was Nancy Agnes McCall.
From: "History of Old Tryon and Rutherford Counties, North Carolina,
1730-1936",
By Clarence W. Griffin, Asheville, NC:
Pub: The Miller Printing Company, 1937
Text, Page 170: "Senator Elias Alexander III, was a son of Elias
Alexander,
II, who was born in Maryland in 1746. Elias Alexander I, lived in
Maryland and died there in 1747. His wife was Ann Taylor, who died in
Mecklenburg Co., NC, in 1800.
Elias Alexander II migrated to Mecklenburg Co.with other Alexanders,
and settled in the Sugaw Creek settlement, a few miles north of
Charlotte. He later removed to Rutherford Co., and was a valiant
soldier in the Revolution, participating in the battles at Kings
Mountain and Guilford Court House. His wife, Agnes (McCall)
Alexander, died in Rutherford Co. in 1826 and Col. Elias Alexander
died May 13, 1818. They had eleven children:
1) Francis Alexander (1778-1852), many years county surveyor of
Rutherford Co. His daughter, Jane McBee, married Francis S. Coxe of
Philadelphia, April 24, 1823. They were the parents of the late Frank
Coxe of Asheville. Margaret Rebecca, another daughter of Francis
Alexander, married Rev. Campbell Smith of the South Carolina Methodist
Conference.
2) Major Ross Alexander, Sr., son of Elias, II, was thrown from a mule
and killed July 6, 1849, near Hazelhurst Farm, three miles south of
Forest City. A son (of Ross Alexander, Sr.), Ross Alexander, Jr.,
married Charlotte Hill and they were parents of the late J.
F.Alexander, Forest City lumberman, businessman, textile manufaccturer
and Assemblyman, andHon. A. C. Alexander, of Georgia. (Page 375) Jacob
F. Alexander was born January 11, 1859, near Forest City, a son of
Major Ross and Charlotte (Hill) Alexander
3) Anna married Stephen Camp.
4) Jane married Verdry McBee, of Lincolnton.
5)Margaret married Col. David Reinhardt.
6) Patsy Blanton married Jacob Fisher.
7) William Alexander died 1821.
8) Elias Alexander III, son of Elias II, was State Sentor in 1832. He
was living in Greenville, SC, in1875.
9) James Taylor Alexander.
10 and 11) Thomas and Alston Alexander both died young.
The commission of Col. Elias Alexander was said to have been destroyed
when the house of his kinsman, John McKnitt Alexander, was destroyed
by fire. The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was destroyed at
the same time.
"The second day after the battle at Biggerstaff's old field, 8
miles east of Rutherford Co., NC, then Gilbert Town, a court martial
was held. They condemned a large number of the prisoners taken at
King's Mountain to be hung the next morning at sunrise. Col. (Elias)
Alexander protested against it as there was a Col. to be tried and
there was no one of sufficient rank to try a Colonel, and he, Col.
Elias Alexander, refused to preside as he did not have his commission
with him. He made a speech demanding that the court martial be
postponed until the next day, when Gen. Joseph McDowell, the ranking
officer at King's Mountain would come up and the trial proceed
properly and legally.
Gen. McDowell did not arrive until the next morning after sunrise
and after 8 men had been hung. He had heard that there was a danger
of this, as reprisals were in order, but thought that Alexander could
prevent it. When he did arrive, he stopped the whole affair, and
neither tried nor executed any others. McDowell was old and feeble
and could not keep up with the battalion under Alexander in charge of
the prisoners and the fear that Tarleton might recapture the prisoners
made them get away as quickly as possible.
These facts were given to me by Francis Alexander when he was 84
years old, as having been told to him by his father, Col Elias
Alexander. John Davenport of Hickory Nut Gap, who died in 1862 at the
age of 97, knew Col. Alexander well and corroborates the foregoing
account." (Part of an article by Frank S. Coxe, great-grandson of
Col. Elias, written 9 Apr 1896)
| Elias Alexander, Jr.
|
| 22 |
PP. 274-277 26 Nov. 1778 James Alexander of Cissil (sic) Co, Md. to
Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg for L200 land on both sides of Long
Creek adj John Smith, John McKnitt Alexander 300 A....James Alexander
seal. with Amos Alexander, Jos Gilhin, Beaty McCoy jurat. no recording
date. At some time he moved to Tenn and died there.{ LDS cd record on
this Ezekiel lists all his children as being born in Cecil Co. Md.
last one born about 1789. However these records place this Ezekiel in
Meck. Co. by 1778.
Deeds Meck pg 20 1797 ordered that Ezekiel Alexander overseer of the
road from McIntires to Barey's Bridge in the room of James R.
Alexander. ......John Henderson-- I believe this is Hezekiah's
brother, Ezekiel b. 1754 as Barey's bridge is in Long Creek area
Ezekiel Alexander tax assessor 1780, 1781-2 (This could be Hezekiah's
brother, Ezekiel)
ProbNC Meck "Ezekiel Alexander, brother to John McKnitt and Hezekiah
Alexander is shown in several records as owning land in the Long Creek
area.
PP. 274-277 26 Nov. 1778 James Alexander of Cissil (sic) Co, Md.
to Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg for L200 land on both sides of
Long Creek adj John smith, John McKnitt Alexander 300 A....James
Alexander (A) seal. with: Amos Alexander, Jos Gilhin, Beaty McCoy
jurat. no recording date. At some time he moved to Tenn and died
there.{ LDS cd record on this Ezekiel lists all his children as being
born in Cecil Co. Md. last one born about 1789. However these records
place this Ezekiel in Meck. Co. by 1778.}
#1806 p 118 7 Dec 1792 J. McK. Alexander to his brother Ezekiel
Alexander for 6 sh, grantor relinquished all claim to 5 A on which the
grantee lived. It appears that sd 5 A was part of 377 A devised to the
two brothers by their father, James Alexander, late of Cecil Co. Md.
Wit Wm B. Alexander and Joseph M. Alexander.
Cathy Burger " Elizkiah is in Capt Walter Alexande's Regt 1776" as per
HISTORY OF WELLS AND ALLIED FAMILIES.
Bible Alexander "children of James 2nd marriage " [probably Ezekiel b
1754)
Birth: 21 Oct 1754 in New Munster Manor Cecil Co.MD.
Note:
Cecil Co Wills 3:1000, 1772 of father James (his wife Abigail). See
also
CCo Distribution for father 1779
Will James Alexander dated 17 Jun 1772 prob 31 May 1779 and 17 July
1779 Elkton MD.prob.on 15 Jul 1779 in Mecklinburg Co NC Bond Book # 5
pg 16 2 Nov 1778 Admx, John Alexander Named in his will were, nine
children born to his first wife Margaret,
Thesophilus,Edith,Keziah,Hezerkiah, Ezekiel, Jerimah, Amos, John
Mcknitt,and Margaret,and five children born to his second wife
Abigail. Josiah, Elizabeth, Abgail Bradley, Margaret McCoy and son
Ezekiel "
Peden Colonial Familes "Ezekiel son of James Alexander and Abigail was
b. 21 Oct 1754
d. afrt 1832 "
Helen Smith" Ezekiel born 1754 in Cecil County and was granted land on
Long Creek by his father about _26 Nov. 1778____.
Welch " James, father Ezekiel Alexander b 21 Oct 1754 md 1772/3 Jemima
Eather McCoy. He d. after 1832 at which time he was living in Wilson
Co., Tenn. There were 8 children in this union.
Cathy Burger "Ezekiel, b Nov 1754 Cecil Co, s/o James who was b 1690,
this from
mgstreet@aol.com. And from the Howard Collection at Cecil co Hist. Soc
there
is Ezekiah b 1754, s/o James and Abagail ?McKnitt?.
Marland Fam pg 66 "Ezekiel II b. Oct 21 1754 D. after 1832 Wilson Co.,
TN m. Jemima Ester McCoy children John,Abraham, Ezekiel, Lydia "
Simpson pg 183 " Ezekiel, Son of James Alexander and his second wife
Abigail McKnitt "
DAR Mag. "Ezekiel b.10/21/1754 d aft 1832 at which time he was living
in Wilson Co Tenn m 1772/3 Jemima Esther McCoy"
Marylanders pg 5" When James Alexander was about age 55 he married a
second time to Abigail (....) and thier children were Ezekiel
(1754-aft 1831) "
Brevard "Ezekiel Alexander (1754) m Jemima Ester McCoy"
PA Genol Mag Will of James Alexander contains bequests to his wife
Abigail his grandsons George Alexander, James, son of Hezekiah
Alexander, Amos,son Amos Alexander: his sons Amos, Ezekiel, and
Hezekiah, Josiah and John Mcknit(sic) Alexander, and daughters Jemima
Sharp, Elizabeth Sample, Abigail Bradley, and Margaret McCoy; .
Wells Hist 10 "Children by Abigail, Elizabeth, Abagail, Mararet,
Josiah, and Ezekiel."
Will James Alexander dated 17 Jun 1772 prob 31 May 1779 and 17 July
1779 Elkton MD.prob.on 15 Jul 1779 in Mecklinburg Co NC Bond Book # 5
pg 16 2 Nov 1778 Admx, John Alexander Named in his will were, nine
children born to his first wife Margaret,
Thesophilus,Edith,Keziah,Hezerkiah, Ezekiel, Jerimah, Amos, John
Mcknitt,and Margaret,and five children born to his second wife
Abigail. Josiah, Elizabeth, Abgail II, Margaret III and Ezekiel Sr.
Family Tree " Ezekiel Alexander b Oct 1754, children Abner, Jane,
John, Lydia, & Ezekiel"
Pioneers "Mrs Jane Z.Butler claims these to be bible records of James
(Jos) Alexander Ezekial b. 10-21-1754 (children with second wife)"
Record of John E.Alexander " James Alexander By Abigail, his second
wife, he had, Elizabeth, Abaigal, Margaret, Josiah, and Ezekiel. "
1 10 11 12 3 13 2 14 15 8 6 16 17 18 19 20
Death: 18 AUG 1832 in Wilson Co., TN.
Note:
Peden Colonial Familes "Ezekiel son of James Alexander and Abigail was
b. 21 Oct 1754
d. afrt 1832 "
Welch " James, father Ezekiel Alexander b 21 Oct 1754 md 1772/3 Jemima
Eather McCoy. He d. after 1832 at which time he was living in Wilson
Co., Tenn. There were 8 children in this union.
Herldis Fam pg 66 "Ezekiel II b. Oct 21 1754 D. after 1832 Wilson Co.,
TN m. Jemima Ester McCoy children John,Abraham, Ezekiel, Lydia "
DAR Mag. "Ezekiel b.10/21/1754 d aft 1832 at which time he was living
in Wilson Co Tenn. m 1772/3 Jemima Esther McCoy"
21 1 8 6 2 19
Father: James "the yeoman" ALEXANDER b: 1695 in Pocomoke, Worrester
Co., MD
Mother: Abigail (Passmore)? MCKNITT b: ABT 1708 in Pocomoke, Worrester
Co., MD
Marriage 1 Jemima Esther MCCOY b: ABT 1754 in Wilson Co., TN.
Note:
Deeds NC 1763-1799 Ezekiel Alexander, brother to John McKnitt and
Hezekiah Alexander is shown in several records as owning land in the
Long Creek area.
(1)#1806 p 118 7 Dec 1792 J. McK. Alexander to his brother Ezekiel
Alexander for 6 sh, grantor relinquished all claim to 5 A on which the
grantee lived. It appears that sd 5 A was part of 377 A devised to the
two brothers by their father, James Alexander, late of Cecil Co. Md.
Wit Wm B. Alexander and Joseph M. Alexander.
(2). PP. 274-277 26 Nov. 1778 James Alexander of Cissil (sic) Co, Md.
to Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg for L200 land on both sides of
Long Creek adj John smith, John McKnitt Alexander 300 A....James
Alexander seal. with Amos Alexander, Jos Gilhin, Beaty McCoy jurat. no
recording date..{This must be James son, Ezekiel who must be in
Mecklenburg by this date This Ezekiel was born 1754, and married
Jemima McCoy. At some time he moved to Tenn and died there.{ LDS cd
record on this Ezekiel lists all his children as being born in Cecil
Co. Md. last one born about 1789. However these records place this
Ezekiel in Meck. Co. by 1778.
ProbNC Meck The will of Arthur Alexander of Anson Co. Dec 16 1763
(Meck. was cut off from Anson). Witnesses were according to Worth Ray,
James Alexander, Ezekiel Alexander, brothers, Abraham, Ezra and a son
named Elias Alexander.(Is this the son of Abraham and brother to the
Abraham who was chairman of the Declaration?) Is this Arthur any
relation to our Ezekiel and James?
22 23 24
Married: 20 SEP 1772/73 in Chester Co., PN.formerly New Munster tract
of Cecil Co.MD
Note:
Bible Alexander "children of James 2nd marriage "[probably Ezekiel b
1754
Ezekiel Alexander was married Esther McCoy September the 20th day in
the year of our Lord ??? 1773
Welch " James, father Ezekiel Alexander b 21 Oct 1754 md 1772/3 Jemima
Eather McCoy. He d. after 1832 at which time he was living in Wilson
Co., Tenn. There were 8 children in this union.
Deeds NC 1763-1799 Ezekiel Alexander, brother to John McKnitt and
Hezekiah Alexander is shown in several records as owning land in the
Long Creek area.
(1)#1806 p 118 7 Dec 1792 J. McK. Alexander to his brother Ezekiel
Alexander for 6 sh, grantor relinquished all claim to 5 A on which the
grantee lived. It appears that sd 5 A was part of 377 A devised to the
two brothers by their father, James Alexander, late of Cecil Co. Md.
Wit Wm B. Alexander and Joseph M. Alexander.
(2). PP. 274-277 26 Nov. 1778 James Alexander of Cissil (sic) Co, Md.
to Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg for L200 land on both sides of
Long Creek adj John Smith, John McKnitt Alexander 300 A....James
Alexander seal. with Amos Alexander, Jos Gilhin, Beaty McCoy jurat. no
recording date..{This must be James son, Ezekiel who must be in
Mecklenburg by this date This Ezekiel was born 1754, and married
Jemima McCoy. At some time he moved to Tenn and died there.{ LDS cd
record on this Ezekiel lists all his children as being born in Cecil
Co. Md. last one born about 1789. However these records place this
Ezekiel in Meck. Co. by 1778.
Marland Fam pg 66 "Ezekiel II b. Oct 21 1754 D. after 1832 Wilson Co.,
TN m. Jemima Ester McCoy children John, Abraham, Ezekiel, Lydia "
DAR Mag. "Ezekiel b.10/21/1754 d aft 1832 at which time he was living
in Wilson Co Tenn m 1772/3 Jemima Esther McCoy"
Brevard "Ezekiel Alexander (1754) m Jemima Ester McCoy"
Merton Alexander "Ezekiel II Alexander m. Mar 1772 Jemima Esther MCCoy
b. abt 1754"
25 26 27 22 24 28 29
Children
James ALEXANDER b: 16 NOV 1774 in New Munster Manor Cecil Co.MD.
Jane (Jean) ALEXANDER b: 25 FEB 1776 in New Munster Manor Cecil
Co.MD.
Abner (Abraham) ALEXANDER b: 10 AUG 1778 in New Munster Manor Cecil
Co.MD.
Beatty ALEXANDER b: BET 21 SEP 1780 AND 1784 in Mecklenburg Co.,NC.
Liddia ALEXANDER b: BET 2 MAR 1780 AND 1784 in Mecklenburg Co.,NC.
Josiah ALEXANDER b: 7 MAY 1785 in Mecklenburg Co.,NC.
John McKnitt ALEXANDER b: 20 MAY 1787 in Mecklenburg Co.,NC.
Ezekiel ALEXANDER b: 22 DEC 1789 in Mecklenburg Co.,NC.
Sources:
Abbrev: DAR Ingram,"Six Alexander Signers
Title: ** A GENEALOGICAL RECORD FOR NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE
AMERICAN
REVOLUTION MAGAZINE compiled by Descendants Under direction of Annie
K.
Blythe Ingram, 1952 p. V.
"Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine", Volume: 86 Number: 5
(May 1952)
DAR Genealogical Dept. Pub Mar 1952 in DAR Mag Vol 86 Pg 311 to
315compiled by Mrs. Benjamin W. Ingram (Annie Y. Blythe) Liberty Hall
Chapter of Nationa lSociety Daughters of the American Revolution.
Author: Mrs Benjamin W.Ingram
Publication: FHC call 929.273 Ag 26h JSMB FAMHIST BOOK
Published in the Daughters of the American Magazine by the
Genealogical Department of the DAR "Daughters of the American
Revolution Magazine", Volume: 86 Number: 5 (May 1952)
Text: "The Six Alexanders who Signed the Mecklenburg Declaration of
Independence" A Genealogy Compiled by Desendants Under the direction
of Mrs. Benjamin W. Ingram"
Abraham Alexander Descendants Chairman for Collecting Data Mrs James
E. Steere
Adam Alexander Descendants Chairman for Collecting Data Mrs. S. lL.
Boyce
Ezra Alexander Descendants Chairman for Collecting Data Miss Amanda
Coffy
"Alexanders of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, by or for A
Genealogical Record for The Nation Society Daughters Of The American
Revolution Magazine requested by Miss Virginia Horne, State Regent,
compiled by Descendants, 1952.
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Alexander, DAR Charlotte,
Title: Alexander Research by Kerry Welch Evans Alexander Log -167
Author: Kerry Welch Evans Alexander
Publication: Charolett NC DAR
Text: Three typewritten stories on Hezekiah, James and Joseph from the
Hezekiah Homesite Museum in Charlotte, NC.
Quality: 2
Abbrev: PAGenol Mag 1948
Title: The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine sub titled John McKnitt
and some of his Kinsfolk (ca 1660 - 1714)
PA Genealogical Magazine, *Genealogies of Pennsylvania Families*.
Publication: Pub by the Pensylvaina Historical Society Oct 1948 Pages
76 to 90 Herndon
Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1982,
Text: Pn Genol Mag p.1. 85,87 " James Alexander b. 1652 Scotland; . d.
abt 1725 New Munster,Cecil Co.,Md"
Pub 1948 pages 76 to 90
Quality: 2
Abbrev: WillsCecil CC3:100 1772 James Alexander
Title: Cecil Will CC -3 p.100 Will James Alexander dated 17 Jun 1772
prob 31 May 1779 Elkton Md;. and 17 July 1779 Elkton MD.and prob.on 15
Jul 1779 in Mecklinburg Co NC Bond Book # 5 pg 16 2 Nov 1778 Admx,
John Alexander witness John Alexander, Andrew Work adn John McGraw.
Publication: Cecil Co.,MD wills at Elkton Md.County Court
Text: Will of James Alexander son of Joseph Alexanderr and father of
John Mcknitt Alexander contains bequests to his wife Abigail his
grandsons George Alexander, James, son of Hezekiah Alexander, Amos,son
Amos Alexander: his sons Amos, Ezekiel, and Hezekiah, Josiah and John
Mcknit(sic) Alexander, and daughters Jemima Sharp, Elizabeth Sample,
Abigail Bradley, and Margaret McCoy
Will James Alexander dated 17 Jun 1772 prob 31 May 1779 and 17 July
1779 Elkton MD.prob.on 15 Jul 1779 in Mecklinburg Co NC Bond Book # 5
pg 16 2 Nov 1778 Admx, John Alexander Named in his will were, nine
children born to his first wife Margaret,
Thesophilus,Edith,Keziah,Hezerkiah, Ezekiel, Jerimah, Amos, John
Mcknitt,and Margaret,and five children born to his second wife
Abigail. Josiah, Elizabeth, Abgail Bradley, Margaret McCoy and son
Ezekiel "
Quality: 3
Abbrev: DeedsNC B9:274
Title: Deeds Mecklenburt North Carolina Deeds Book 9 Page 274
Author: Brent Holcomb
Publication: Mecklenburg Co. NC Deed Abstracts 1769-1779 pub. 1970 by
Brent Holcomb.
(ref RWB citing Brent Holcomb's abstracts of Mecklenburg Co.NC. Deeds,
Book 9 Page 274)
Text: John or James Alexander, of Cecil Co Md.,sold 300 acres to
Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg Co.,NC,on Nov 26 1778
Quality: 3
Abbrev: DeedsNC 1763-1799
Title: Ferguson, Herman; Mecklenburg North Carolina Deed Abstracts
1763-1799 Deeds NC 1763-1799
Genealogical Deeed abstracts, Mecklenburg Co. NC Books 10-14 by Herman
We Ferguson 1778-1794
Author: Herman Fergurson & Brent Holcomb
Publication: Mecklenburg Co. NC Deed Abstracts 1769-1779 pub. 1970 by
Brent Holcomb.
Text: OTHER LAND TRANSACTIONS:HOLCOMB'S DEED ABSTRACTS 1763-1799
pp 203-205 14 May 1765 John Campbell to James and Ezekiel Alexander of
Meck for Lb 10 Stirling 111 A (about 40 A may fall into Mr. Selvyns
tract.)
pg.58 Ezekiel and William Alexander witness for Jacob Morney to John
Frohock of Rowan Co {This must be the brothers}
(92) pg.7-8 27 Jan 1767 McColloh to Wm. Alexander of Meck., blacksmith
for Lb.. 60 Adjacent Ezekiel Alexander on head branches of Mallard
Creek. prov. July 1767.{ Ezekiel's brother William is buying land next
to Ezekiel}
pg. 39-40 16 Jan 1767 McColloh to ??? land of Ezekiel Alexander 110 A
wit John Ffrohock, Thomas Polk, rec July 1767 { Thomas Polk was well
known in Meck. and ancestor of President Polk.}
pp 523-525 Aug 10 1765 Thomas Polk of Meck. to Samuel Jack of Meck.
for L5 proc. money 400 A. on both sides of McCalpins Broad of Sugar
Creek of William Alexander's corner, Ezekiel Alexander's line granted
to Thomas Polk. (Ezekiel and William were neighbors.)
July 1768 James and Elizabeth of Meck. to William Alexander,
blacksmith for L15 proc money on one of branches of Mallard Creek,
part of tract James lives on granted to him from John Campbell wit:
Robt Irwin, Ezekiel Alexander, Arthur Dickson July 1768 {brothers of
Ezekiel Sr.}
92 pg 7-8 27 Jan 1767 McColloh to Wm Alexander of Meck, blacksmith for
L6 60A adjacent Ezekiel Alexander on head branches of Mallard creek
prov July 1767.
Quality: 3
Abbrev: Fergason, Court. Pleas, Deeds, Quarter Sessions
Title: Fergason, Hermann: Mecklenburg Co. North Carolina Minutes of
the Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions Vol I1780-1800 Vol II
1801- 1820 (Waco Public Library)
MECKLENBURG CO. N.C. DEED ABSTRACTS VOL I 1763-1799 --Holcomb.
Author: transcribed by Herman Fergason 1995 Vol I and II
Publication: Waco Public Library Easly , SC Southern Historical Press
Corp 1979.
transcribed by Herman Fergason 1995 600 Chad Dr. Rocky Mount, NC 27803
$27.,50 postpaid and Vol II 1801-1820 $ 30.00 postpaid email Text: 1)
BOOK 4 MINUTES OF MECK.CO.NC. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND QUARTER
ASESSIONS COMPILED BY HERMAN FERGASON
2) GENEALOGICAL DEED ABSTRACTS MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
BOOKS 10-14 BY HERMAN W. FERGUSON
3) MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA MINUTES AND QUARTER SESSIONS VOL
II 1801-1820-- compiled BY HERMAN FERGUSON
Quality: 3
Abbrev: Parran Alice " Reg of MD Heraldic Families
Title: Alice Norris Parran; REGISTER OF MARYLAND'S HERALDIC FAMILIES
1634 to March 25th 1935 Series II; Pub H.G. Roebuck and Sons Baltimore
MD.1935
Register of Maryland's Heraldic Families by Alice Norris Parran,
"Alexanders", Vol 1 and 2 Pub. H. G. Roebuck and Sons 1935, Baltimore
AD pages 57-73 contains information on early lines of Alexander,
mentions Samuel, William Sr. and Jr. and Andrew of Somerset and Cecil
Co. lines.
Author: Alice Norris Parran 1935
Publication: Pub H.G. Roebuck and Sons Baltimore MD.1935 (Series II)
"The Tercentenaryt Edition is Sponsored by The SOUTHERN MARYLAND
SOCIETY COLONIA DAMES, By Alice Norris Parran, copyright1935
Author and Editor, copyrighted 1935.
Text: .. REGISTER OF MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES
This data begins at Conn Chead Chath of the Hundred Battles, and
continues on down chronologically through the line as it is well known
and established--joins the line of Bruce, on down....
Margaret Stewart m.
John, Lord of the Isle, the father of
Alexander,Lord of Lochaser whose son
MacAlexander, is looked upon as the real founder of the House of
Alexander.His descendant,
Thomas Alexander in a legal instrument dated March 6 1505, is
mentioned as Baron of Menstry. His son,
Andrew Alexander, Baron of Menstry, d.prior to 1527. His wife,
Chatherine Graham, their son,
Alexander Alexander Baron of Menstrie(1529) m.
Lady Elizabeth Douglas, dau. of
Thomas Douglas oldest son of
Sir Robt. Douglas of Lochleven, by his wife
Margaret dau of
David Balfour of Burleigh, and ancestor of the Earl of Morton. (See
Douglas peerage v 2, 273)
Alexander Alexander had a son,
Andrew Alexander, Baron of Menstry (1544) whose son,
Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, d. 1565, his wife,
Elizabeth Forbes. His son
William Alexander had two sons,
Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, who was the father of
William Alexander, Earl of Stirling and
Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630 but removed to Ireland, 1652 for
distaste of the Parliament of Cromwell. An intense Presbyterian, but
loyal to the Catholic Stuarts of whom he was a blood kinsman. A dau m.
Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, dau
Margaret. A son,
William remarkable for his corpulency, m. and had four sons:
Archibald,
Peter,
Robert and
William.
Archibald, the eldest was b in Cuningham Manor, Co. Donegal, Feb 4
1708 and m. Dec 31 1734 is first cousin,
Margaret Parks. This disproves Samuel of Cecil Co. as bro of
Archibald, but not of Thomas the father. Archibald did Colonial
service in America in the Sandy Creek Expedition. They had eight
ch.--family settled in Augusta co. Va. Archibald Alexander m.
secondly, 1757
Jane McClure, dau of
James McClure of Augusta.
Page 66 "
ELIAS ALEXANDER, son of
ANDREW (and grandson of William Sr. of Somerset); wife, dau--of JOSEPH
ALEXANDER of New Munster, and O'Dwire tract. Issue--six sons and
daughters--
Elias Alexander children
William 1715, m.
Agnes, his cousin.
ABRAHAM,1717-1786, m.
Dorcas.
Zebulon, 1720-1784, m.
first two unnamed) 3rd.
Jane McClung.
EZRA, 172?-1800, m.(wife not listed.)
ARTHUR, d. 1763, m.
Margaret McKamy.
Daughter of Elias unnamed."
pg 64 "
Andrew Alexander, b.1650 was brother of William Jr and son of William
sr. of Somerset Co who bought land in Somerset Co. and had first deed
of that county made to him"
(There is a paragraph on
Andrew Alexander)..... of of the same ancient family as William the
first Earl of Stirling descended also the Earls of Caledon ,Tyrone Co.
Ireland. From him descended
Nathaniel Alexander of Londonderry m.
Elizabeth McClintock of Dunmore, Donegal Co. and had the following:
1.William, had son
Robert who left sons,
2. Robert who left several children,
3. Eliza wife of
Josias Dupre, Esq.
4.James b. 1736, sat in Parliament for Londonderry from 1772-1789.
1. John Alexander b. 1590 in Scotland, married ? b. abt 1590
2. Robert Alexander b. 1610 in Stirling, Scotland d. in Drumquin,
Tyrone, Ireland m.
Mary Hamilton b. abot 1600 in Scotland or Ireland? m. abt 1630 in
Scotland
3. James Alexander b. 1634 in Scotland d. 17 Nov 1704 in Donegal,
Ireland m.
Mary Maxwell b. abt 1635 in Raphoe,Donegal, Ireland m. in Ireland?
This James would be the Rev. James Alexander .
pg 110-111
William, lst Earl of Stirling, who m
Janet Erskine, ------
John, their son, the ancestor of Va. line of Erskine------
On down to next paragraph on pg. 111 it states: Alexander: John
Alexander ancestor whose lands formed site of Alexandria, Va came 1659
(d. 1677). purchased all the land between Hunting Creek on the South
and the falls of the Potomac on the North etc. Closely related to John
was James Alexander of Beverly Manor, Augusta Co. VA.
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Wells, HistWells/George Harlan Wells
Title: The Wells And Allied Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland
and Delaware by George Harlan Wells, M.D.,F.A.C.P. Phil.,Pa. 1958
Author: George Harlan Wells, M.D.,F.A.C.P. Phil.,Pa. 1958
Publication: Pub. Allen, Lane & Scott Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1958
FHL US/Can Film 1561666 Item 3
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Peden "Marylanders to Carolina
Title: Henry C. Peden jr. Marylanders to Carolina: Migration of
Marylanders to North and South Carolina Prior to 1800
Author: Henry C.Peden, Jr
Publication: FAMILY LINE PUBLICATIONS Rear 63 E. Main Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157 1994
Text: Being an account of Maryland Pioneers who Moved to North
Carolina in the 1800's
1724 "Inhabitants of Cecil County 1649-1774"
Land Patents and Certificates in Cecil county
p. 14 Alexander, James - 1724- "James' Inheritance" - 170 acres
Alexander, Joseph - 1724 "Joseph and James' Settlement" - 710 acres
Quality: 2
Abbrev: WillsMD Cecil James Alexander
Title: Will James Alexander dated 17 Jun 1772 prob 31 May 1779 and 17
July 1779 Elkton MD.prob.on 15 Jul 1779 in Mecklinburg Co NC Book of
Wills No. 3--Page 100 County of Cecil,Md. Courthouse 36.
Bond Book # 5 pg 16 2 Nov 1778 Admx, John Alexander
Publication: Cecil Co., MD
Text: In the mame of God, Amen June 17 1772, I, James Alexander of
Cecil Co, In Maryland being of sound mind and memory, do hereby give &
bequeth to my beloved wife Abigail.
Item....
I give and betueth to my grandson George Alexander
To Amos Alexander
to my beloved sin Ezckel Alexandre
to my beloved son Hezakiah Alexander
to my beloved son Josiah Aleandr
To my son Jno McKnitt
to my beloved daughter Femina
to my Dau Wlizabeth Sample
to my dau Abigial Bradley
to my dau Margaret McCay
Pg 20 to 26 Names all nine children of first wife Margaret and five of
Abigail. first wife Margaret,Thesophilus, Edith, Keziah, Hezerkiah,
Ezekiel, Jerimah, Amos, John Mcknitt, and Margaret, and five children
born to his second wife Abigail, Josiah, Elizabeth, Abgail II,
Margaret III, and Ezekiel I
Children by Abigail (Wells Hist Pg 40) Elizabeth, Abagail, Mararet,
Josiah, and Ezekiel.
Quality: 3
Abbrev: Brevard Family D
Title: The Brevard Family The Descendents of John/Jean Brevard of
France, Ireland and Maryland.by Robert Stephens Hand. 6 Nine Gates
Rd.R.#1 Chadds Ford Pa., 1937
Appendex D of Brevard Family by Robert Stephans Hand Pages 161 Thru
174
Author: Robert Stephans Hand
Publication: Hand Pub by Robert Stephens Hand at 6 Nine Gates Rd.R.#1
Chadds Ford Pa., 1937
Text: The Brevard Family, The Descendants of John/Jean Brevard of
France, Ireland and Maryland by Robert Stephens Hand, pub by author at
9 Gates Rd. Rt #l Chadds Ford, Pa 1937 (Outline of the first five
Generations of the Alexander Family of Ireland, Maryland and
Rowan/Iredell Co. NC.
James Alexander was a signer of the 1718 petition of Rev. William Boyd
a Scotch-Irish minister, for land in the New World, as were John and
William Leech. A man named James Alexander... was also an elder at
Octoraro Presbyterian Church.
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Simpson "Simpson & Allied families
Title: Simpson,Dennis "Simpson & Allied families
Sara C. Allen Rt.2 Box 327 Hiddenlite,NC.,28636
Pg 181 to 195
Author: Dennis William Simpson
Abbrev: Panella, Louise Irwin "James Alex Family Tree
Title: Louise Irwin Panella "Pub Family Tree dtd 11 Jul 1933 of The
James Alexander Family Mecklenburg Co.NC "
Author: Louise Irwin Panella
Publication: Louise Irwin Panella Pub "Family Tree dtd 11 Jul 1933 of
the ' James Alexander Family of Mecklenburg, Co., Md'"
Text: Alexnderr Family Tree of James Alexander Mecklenburg Co.NC
by Louise Irwin Panella dtd 11 Jul 1933
and Solomely swearn to to by Louise Irwin Panella 1st day of July 1933
before O.R.Strane Notary Public
my commission expires Aug 29 1934
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Boggs Aaron "Alexander Pioneers,
Title: NC Charlotte and Alexander Family
Aaron D. Boggs Papers, 1875-1995 (bulk 1920s), The Alexander Pioneers,
c 1920, Mss 149, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, J. Murrey
Atkins Library, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, Mecklenburg
Co., NC, USA 28223-0001, 704-687-2030, p. 4.
| Ezekiel Alexander
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For many years was the county surveyor of Rutherford Co., | Francis Alexander
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Francis and Jane Blair Alexander were ancestors of Andrew Lamar
Alexander, Gov. of TN. | Francis Alexander
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Hezekiah moved to the Cumberland Valley in western Pennsylvania around
1750 only to be ran out by Indians in the French and Indian war. He
wound up in Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina where he and several
other Alexanders were signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of
Independance. His house built in 1774 is on the grounds of the
Charlotte Historical Museum.
History records the name of Hezekiah Alexander as an administrator and
councilor. He held the post as Magistrate from the first appointed one
in the county and historians have said "He was one of the most clear
headed Magistrates in the County before the Revolutionary War and
following the Declaration of Independence was named one of the members
of the State Councul [sic] of Safety. His most important contribution
to Mecklenburg County was his participation in the Declaration
Convention and his signing of that immortal document, The Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence.
During the Revolutionary War, he was paymaster of Col. Thomas Polk's
regiment. Hezekiah Alexander's first purchased [sic] of land was
recorded in May of 1765. He later purchased land in April of 1767 from
Lord Selwyn on Alexander's Creek. He purchased 400 acres on the Broad
River, now Gaston County from William Minter.
His home was two stories high and built of stone with a full basement
where Mary Alexander stored food for her family of eleven children.
The story is told how English soldiers raided her basement one day and
what food they could not carry they destroyed. It was necessary at
times for her to hide her sons in the weeds to prevent them from being
kidnapped and held as hostages by the British Soldiers.
[Page] IV
One of the unusual proofs of Hezekiah's love of religious freedom was
a carving of a fish on his house, the secret symbol, which
Presbyterians used in Scotland and Ireland to signify allegiance to
the Presbyterian faith.
From the day when maurading [sic] Indians, killed the settlers; to the
day when Tory neighbors informed the enemy where supplies could be
obtained by foraging; to the days when the British Soldiers burned
homes and confiscated personal belongings, Hezekiah Alexander remained
calm and led the people of his community toward a just peace.
ALEXANDER
My line came from James Alexander born 1624 in Bughall, Scotland. He
moved his family to Northern Ireland and died there in 1704. The
Alexanders were Presbyterians and didn't get along to well amoung the
Catholics in Ireland. Some time in the late 1600's, James sent his 7
sons and 2 daughters to the New World. They settled in Cecil county
Maryland. A GGreat grandson, Hezekiah, who is in my line, moved to the
Cumberland valley in western Pennsylvania around 1750 only to be ran
out by Indians in the French and Indian war. He wound up in
Mecklenburg county North Carolina where he and several other
Alexanders were signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of
Independance. His house built in 1774 is on the grounds of the
Charlotte Historical Museum.
came across this passage in a book--should be of interest to
descendants of the Alexanders of North Carolina:
The Scotch-Irish came to America with no love for the British
government whose injustices had caused them to migrate en masse from
Northern Ireland. As the conflict with the motherland developed, they
espoused the Revolutionary cause almost to a man. . . .
More far-reaching, more truly revolutionary, than either of the above
resolutions [i.e., Abingdon VA Jan. 20, 1775 and Staunton VA Feb. 22,
1775] were those adopted by the Scotch-Irish of Mecklenburg County,
North Carolina. Leading men of the county [i.e., the Alexanders] held
meetings in March and April 1775, to ascertain the sense of the people
and to confirm them in their opposition to the claim of Parliament to
impose taxes and regulate the internal policy of the colonies. At one
of these meetings plans were made for a representative meeting in
Charlotte.
According to a statement written from memory in 1800 by John McKnitt
Alexander (a Presbyterian elder whose minutes of the meeting had been
burned), a convention was held in Charlotte on May 20, 1775, which
declared "That we the citizens of Mecklenburg County do hereby
dissolve the political bands which have connected us to the mother
country and hereby absolve ourselves from all allegiance to the
British Crown" and "That we do hereby declare ourselves a free and
independent people."
Professional historians are inclined to reject this Mecklenburg
Declaration as thus reconstructed. We have, however, a June 1775
newspaper account of a convention held in Charlotte on May 31 which
adopted a series of resolutions that constituted a virtual declaration
of independence. All British authority and forms of government were
declared to be suspended, and steps were taken for the appointment of
officers who should exercise their authority "independent of the Crown
of Great Britain and former constitution of this Province." Any person
accepting office from the Crown was declared to be "an enemy to his
country" . . . .
A copy of these resolves was carried to the North Carolina delegation
to the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia. It was not
presented to the Congress, however, probably because its leaders were
at that time discouraging all moves for independence and preparing
instead the famous but abortive "Olive Branch" message to King George.
The action of the Mecklenburgers, therefore, had no [direct] influence
on the Congress’s subsequent action, but there is some justification
for the claim that "the first voice publicly raised in America to
dissolve all connection with Great Britain came, not from the Puritans
of New England, nor the Dutch of New York, nor the planters of
Virginia, but from the Scotch-Irish Presbyterians."
When the war came the Scotch-Irish, with few exceptions, were on the
side of the colonies. Many of the Scotch Highlanders in North
Carolina, on the other hand, and a large proportion of all Scots on
the Atlantic seaboard from Maryland south to Georgia . . . along with
some of the Scotch-Irish in South Carolina, remained loyal to the
mother country.
(And an interesting sidelight): The battle of King’s Mountain,
however, "was essentially a battle between a revived Highland army in
North Carolina and a force of Scotch-Irish patriots."
(Source: E. T. Thompson’s *Presbyterians in the South*, Vol. I, pp.
88-91)
| Hezekiah Alexander
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J.F. was a Forest City lumberman, businessman, textile manufacturer
and Assemblyman. | J. F. Alexander
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Vocation: Weaver
James Alexander was probably from Ulster, North of Ireland. The date
of his birth is not known. It is reasonable to assume that he was the
same James who "transported" to Somerset County on the eastern shore
of Maryland in 1678 (Index of Early Settlers, Vol. I, Land Office,
Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland). This James Alexander, of Cecil
County, was probably a brother or near relative of William Alexander,
Sr., Andrew and Samuel, of Somerset County, as well as a brother of
Joseph Alexander of Cecil County, who was a tanner.
Assuming that James Alexander was the one who "transported" in 1678 to
Somerset County, he was doubtless one of the Alexander group who
removed to the "Head of ye Bay" and for whom George Talbot, Surveyor
General, surveyed the New Munster lands in 1683. The fact that he had
a son, Moses, old enough in 1714 to received title to land, proves
that he was of middle age and could have been in Cecil County for many
years.
James Alexander and his son, Moses, both were weavers and farmers. The
name of his wife does not appear in the records, nor any reference to
her birth or death.
In 1718, Thomas Stevenson confirmed each of the purchasers of his land
in a separate deed. James Alexander and his son, Moses, had land
located in the New Munster division known as Milford Hundred.
There are no further records of James Alexander until 1735 when we
find him selling this land:
"Deeds, Cecil County, Maryland, Book 5, p. 97, April 8, 1735
This indenture the 8th day of April 1735, between James Alexander with
Moses his son, and Mary, wife to ye said Moses, of the one part…and
William Sample, of Chester County, Pennsylvania of the other part….
The said James Alexander, Moses Alexander, and wife Mary, do sell unto
the said William Sample, a parcel of land being a part of the 92 acres
purchased from Thomas Stevenson, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania…1718.
Wit: Signed: James Alexander
David Alexander Moses Alexander
John McCallmont Mary Alexander
Then came Captain James Alexander, Moses Alexander, and Mary, wife of
the said Moses….
Deeds, Cecil Co., MD, Book 5, p. 235 1736
James Alexander, Gentleman, of Milford Hundred, releases to his son,
Moses Alexander, the remainder of the tract of land jointly purchased
by them from Thomas Stevenson.
James Alexander disappears from the record about 1740, and it is
supposed he died about that time, but no will or administration has
ever been found for him.
He probably married in Ireland, and his wife may have been dead when
he came to America.
Children of James Alexander
As for children: We know he definitely had one son, Moses, and he
seems to have had a son, James, Jr.
David Alexander, weaver, bought land adjoining his, but whether this
David was his older son, or whether he was a brother, is not known.
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There are two schools of thought as to who the father of the seven
brothers and two sisters, who migrated to America in the late 1600’s,
were. Most believe that Reverend James Alexander, of the Laggan
Presbytery, and who was imprisoned in Raphoe in 1681 for calling a
fast to protest the policies of the Church of England, was the father.
His wife was Mary Maxwell.
The Abridged Virkus Vol V p 42 under Arnold: " William Alexander came
from Scotland before 1675 and settled in Somerset Co., MD where he
was an extensive trader in lands. Wife unproven. Issue as known,
William, Jr. m. to Catherine. (William known to have been in Co.
Donegal, Ireland. He named his farm Raphoe.
Ray Worth, of Mecklenburg Signers, says the Alexanders first came to
North Hampton Co., Va and then moved to Somerset Co.
James Taylor, "The Great Historic Families of Scotland", London: J.S
Virtue & Co., 1889.
"William Alexander, Earl of Stirling to John Alexander, b.c 1590,
Tarbert, Kintyre, Scotland whose children were William and seven
other sons (I have also Phillip, Robert, and John born about 1624-53).
William, son of John, had the 7 boys and 2 girls who came to Somerset.
and Cecil Co.
John Alexander b. 1603 Stirling, Scotland, son of William Alexander,
Earl o f Stirling, and Janet Erskine of Mar, married Elizabeth Graham
in 1623; son, William b. 1624 d. 1715 CecilCo., MD, emigrated to
America in 1659 to VA d. 1677 Stafford Co., VA
Norris Preyer in his book "Hezekiah and the Revolution in the
Backcountry" says that the great grandparents of the 7 brothers came
to Ireland about 1610 and one son, William, came to America about
1688. The two, James and William, are brothers and are both said to be
the ancestors of our Alexanders.
Noris W.Preyer, pg 5: " The Alexander forebears came to Raphoe,
Ireland, as tenants of Sir James Conningham, as Scottish nobelman from
Ayrshire, and settled on lands granted him in Donegal County in Laggan
district. In 1640's. William Alexander, their son, left Scotland to
seek a better life for himself in America. He first settled in on new
lands opened up in Eastersn Shore of VA, Northamptons County. In
1670 William and his children left VA and moved to Somerset Co., MD.
Norris Preyer, pg 11: " William Alexander who came to America was a
first cousin or brother to a John Jr., William, Archibald, Robert, and
Rev. Francis Alexander who remained in Donegal County.
Susie Ames states in her document that Rev. James had no heirs. The
reference is: " The Reunion of Two Virginia Counties", Journal of
Southern History, 8 Nov 1942: 536-48.
Alexander Memories: "Rev. James is said to be a probable son of
William Alexander 'of Raphoe' who is on a Hearth Roll Tax of 1662,
named in parish of Clonleigh, County Donegal.
Maryland's Heraldic Families, from: Series II of "Register of
Maryland's Heraldic Families", by Alice Norris Parran, 1938. Page 66:
"Elias Alexander, son of Andrew, (and grandson of William Sr. of
Somerset); wife, dau--of Joseph Alexander, of New Munster, and
O'Dwiretract. Issue--six sons and daughters--William 1715, m. Agnes,
his cousin. Abraham,1717-1786, m. Dorcas. Zebulon, 1720-1784, m.(first
two unnamed) 3rd. Jane McClung. Ezra, 172?-1800, m. (wife not listed.)
Arthur, d. 1763, m. Margaret McKamy. Daughter of Elias unnamed."
Maryland's Heraldic Families, pg 64 " Andrew Alexander, b.1650 was
brother of William Jr. and son of William Sr., of Somerset Co., who
bought land in Somerset Co. and had first deed of that county made to
him".
"William is a son of John Alexander of Eredy. The name Eredy closely
resembles Eradall, one of the merk lands in South Kintyre, granted by
James III in 1484 to Tarlach MacAlexander, of Tarbert. (Reg. Sig.,
lib. X., 9 ,reference). It says "Sir William Alexander of Menstry,
afterwards Earl of Stirling, maintained a correspondence with his
relatives in Kintyre....... in 1629, the original settlers included
John Alexander of Eredy; he received new titles to the land which was
chiefly appropriated to Scottish settlers. (Hill's Montgomery MSS,
p183).
Norris Preyer: "According to family tradition a group of Scotch-Irish
including a number of Alexanders came to America in the 1688 and
brought with them their minister who had come to the dock to
administer services. This company landed in Manhattan Island, New
York. Their descendants went into Pennsylvania and North Carolina
(Foote’s, Sketches of NorthCarolina. ) This was about the time that
our Alexanders did come to America. Originally from Scotland, this
family migrated to Ulster, Northern Ireland. In 1609, after the
accession of James VI of Scotland, there was a move to populate the
north of Ireland with Scot and English Protestants. The Alexanders
came to Raphoe, Ireland as tenants of Sir James Cunningham, a Scottish
nobleman from Aryshire and settled on lands in Donegal Co in the
Laggan District.
In about 1620, King James I decreed that all tenant rights were
henceforth "utterly extinguished and abolished". The large landowners
proceeded to raise their rents exorbitantly. If unable to pay they
were evicted. In 1625 James I’s son, Charles, was hostile to
Protestantism and instituted a campaign of harassment against
nonconformists. Irish ministers, who refused to conform to the Church
of England, were deposed leaving most Presbyterian congregations
without ministers in1636-1641. The terrible winter of 1639-40
destroyed Ireland’s potato crop and brought famine and death to tens
of thousands. The following year an Irish uprising started a civil
war. Thousands of Scottish Protestants died during the 1640’s and
thousands more were forced to flee Ireland."
Norris Preyer who has written a scholarly work on Hezekiah and
The Revolution in the Backcountry, quotes Susie Ames in that Rev.
James had no heirs. Preyer states that William Alexander,a cousin or
brother of Rev. James was their father and that he came to America and
was found in Northampton County, Virginia, married here and was the
father of seven sons and two daughters. Northampton is at the southern
tip of the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. However here the
nonconformists, including William Alexander who was a Calvinist, were
prohibited from preaching either 'publicly or privately' and
Northhampton County was denied representation in the House of Burgess.
Also very heavy taxes were imposed on the Northamptoners. They
responded with a protest against these 'arbitrary and illegal' taxes.
Then in 1652 an English fleet sailed into Chesapeake Bay, deposed
Governor Berkeley and placed the colony under the control of the
Commonwealth. However, in 1660 Charles II was restored to the English
throne and Parliament began prohibiting the direct shipment of tobacco
to the continent. Sir William Berkeley returned as governor of
Virginia and nonconformist ministers were once again prohibited from
preaching and they faced banishment from the colony. But in the
neighboring colony of Maryland, Lord Baltimore had granted religious
toleration. So during the 1670’s the Alexander family moved from
Virginia and established homes in Somerset County on Maryland’s
eastern shore. Also moving from Northampton to Somerset County were
the Brevard, Davidson, Harris, McKnitt, Polk, Steele and Wallace
families. They had been in Northampton when the pledge was made to
support the Commonwealth (1652).
Upon the sites of the abandoned Indian villages, which had been
ravaged by smallpox, the Scotch-Irish settled. They and the English
Congregationalists established themselves along Manokin, Pocomoke and
Wiccomico Rivers, and English Congregationalists at the mouth of the
Annemessex. In 1680 four pastors from the Laggan Presbytery of
Donegal, Ireland were sent to them—Francis McKamie, William Traile,
Samuel Davis and Thomas Wilson. In 1689, when James II had fled to
the continent and Parliament had offered the crown to William of
Orange and his wife, Mary Stuart, who were Protestants, James and his
troups of French and Irish Catholics landed in Ireland and soon
overran Ulster. At this point, William Alexander Sr., and Jr., signed
the pledge to stand by William and Mary. (Sharf’s History of Maryland)
William Sr. was thought to have died by about 1690.(Preyer)
One Stephen Horsey lead a group of settlers from the Eastern Shore of
Virginia then called Accomac (now Accomac and Northampton Counties)
and settled between the Little and the Big Annemessex Rivers in what
is now Somerset County, Maryland between 1665 and 1670. Maryland had
made overtures to dissenters and Quakers, so they moved across the
line into Maryland. As early as 1665, some settlers named Alexander,
began to purchase land in the most southern county of the eastern
shore of Maryland, on the Annemessex and Pocomoke Rivers of
SomersetCo. Maryland. Stephen Horsey died there in 1722.
About 1675, William Alexander Sr., and Jr., were engaged in buying
and selling land there. The Reverend Francis McKemie was sent from
Barbados and established the first Presbyterian Church on American
soil. McKemie lived over the line in Accomac, Va., but his labors
included these people. Dr. Stafford states that this Alexander family
was the first group of Alexanders to settle in the United States. The
brothers, Andrew, William, Samuel, James, Francis and John Alexander
were early found in Somerset County. There is documentary proof that
all had settled in Maryland between the years 1677 and 1714. Probably
some of them were there before. (Stafford). Joseph Alexander,as well
as Brevard, Knox,, McKnitt, Polk, Wallace and Wilson families settled
at the headwaters of the Manokin River (now Princess Anne). Also on
the Manokin were the two sisters, Elizabeth, the wife of Matthew
Wallace asurveyor who had helped lay out the boundaries of Somerset,
and Jane, married to John McKnitt, a farmer whose land was named
Glasgow after his ancestral Scottish home. Joseph Alexander married
Abigail McKnitt.. William Alexander Jr. married Catherine Wallace.
James married Mary Steele.
Tobacco, the chief cash crop quickly exhausted the sandy soil
ofthe Eastern Shore and Somerset was isolated from major market
routes. In 1683, Joseph Alexander took out a warrant in his and son,
James’, name for a tract in Cecil County known as New Munster. His
brother-in-law, Matthew Wallace and brother, James Alexander, also
purchased land warrants in New Munster at about this same
time.(Preyer)
In 1680, George Talbot, cousin of the third Lord Baltimore, was
granted a large tract of land which lay between the Delaware and
Susquehanna Rivers, and known as Susquehanna Manor. He later
christened this land 'New Connaught', which is now Cecil County. In
1683, George Talbot issued the following certificate 'Surveyed for
Edwin O’Dwire and 15 other Irishmen'. We are not sure exactly when
the Alexanders departed but probably around 1700. John McKnitt whose
wife, Jane, had died, John Brevard, Andrew and Samuel left Somerset
around1701. Somerset records state that in March of 1707, Matthew
Wallace departed to 'the woods at the head of the Bay'. This land lay
in the northeastern corner of Maryland next to the Pennsylvania border
and a mile west of the Delaware line. Corn, barley, oats and flax
were grown for the family’s own needs and tobacco and wheat were the
money crops.The sons also learned 'trades'. Joseph and son, James,
were tanners. James and son, David, were weavers. John McKnitt was a
shoe-maker. Others were known as farmers, carpenters, etc. Joseph’s
son, James, married Margaret McKnitt, daughter of John and second
wife, Jane Wallace.
In the year 1714, James Stephenson, gentleman of Buck’s Co.,
Pennsylvania appointed John McKnitt of Back Creek, Cecil Co. MD, his
attorney to sell a tract of land in the northeast corner of Cecil Co.,
called 'New Munster'. This tract of some 6000 acres began where the
Shure Creek enters the Big Elk and with a breadth of two miles and
North six miles up the Elk river until it entered some distance
withint he present Pennsylvania line in Chester Co., PA. Edward
Odine had first patented these lands from King Charles and Odine sold
them to Daniel Taos. Daniel Taos willed them to his son, John, and he,
having run into debt to Robert Roberts, the colonial Legislature
granted 4500 acres to Roberts to satisfy his claim against Taos who
had absconded. Robert Roberts then sold 407 acres to Daniel Pearce of
Kent Co for 6000 pounds of tobacco, deed for which is dated the 4th of
Sept. 1713. This 407 acres was located in the southwest corner of New
Munster and contained the site of the mill near the mouth of the Shure
now owned by Howard Scott. Roberts also sold to Thomas Stephenson, of
Bucks County, PA, nearly three thousand acres of the same tract, a
large part of which was east of the Big Elk for the sum of ¹300
current money of Maryland. The deed from Roberts to Stephenson is
dated 1 April 1714.
On the 8th day of May, following, Stephenson sold the tract on the
east side of the Big Elk containing upwards of 1100 acres, through
John McKnitt, to a company consisting of James Alexander, farmer,
Arthur Alexander, farmer, David and James Alexander, weavers, Joseph
Alexander, tanner and son, James, and Mathias (Matthew) Wallace. It
was noted that they had already worked the land for some years so
their settlement was prior to 1714. Johnston states that there is no
doubt that these were part of the '15 other Irishmen' mentioned in the
certificate of survey and that they located upon New Munster many
years prior to the time at which they obtained the deed to their
farms.
In accordance with a covenant that the grantor Stephenson would make
them another and and better deed if they demanded it any time during
the next seven years after the date of the first deed.
By eight deeds, each of which is dated August 15th 1718 (recorded in
Cecil co. Deedbook 3), Stephenson re-conveyed his interest in nine
hundred and three acres of the New Munster tract to Joseph, James,
David, Arthur, Elijah( Elias?) and Mary Alexander, widow of James the
farmer/carpenter, who had died in 1717 and was son of Samuel. Also,
John Gillespie and Mathias Wallace Jr. received deeds. This land
conveyed to the Alexanders embraced the northeast part of the New
Munster tract and extended from a short distance north of Cowantown to
the extreme northern boundary of New Munster, which was about a mile
north of the State line and was located by Mason and Dixon fifty years
afterward. It was bounded on the west by the Big Elk and the west
branch of Christiana flowed through it for about a mile near the NE
corner of that part of it that is now in Maryland.
James, the farmer, was located south toward the Elk; Arthur was east
of James toward the Christiana; David was north of both James and
Arthur; James, the weaver, and son, Moses, were north of David; Elias
east ofJames and Moses. Near these, John Alexander bought land in
1718. Afterwards others of the same name came and settled along the
borders of Pennsylvania and Maryland from Munster to Nottingham.
(Arthur may be another son of James the weaver). In 1718 Stephenson
gave them individually deeds to each one for that part on which they
had settled and improved. These lands lay on the east side of the Elk
and between that river and Christiana Creek and were close to the
borders of Pennsylvania and Delaware. James with son, Moses, and
James’s son, David, lived in an area, which became known as Milford
Hundred.
Samuel Alexander with sons, Andrew and Francis, bought lands in 1723
in the southern part of Cecil County called 'Sligo' and 'Alexandria'
tracts. In the same year Samuel and others bought a lot of land for a
Presbyterian Church in Bohemia in the same county. In the same year,
Robert Alexander, from the city of Glasgow, Scotland, then a merchant
of Annapolis, had lands in the same part of Cecil Co., which in 1723
he left to his cousin, William Alexander of North Britain, (Scotland).
This William became a large landholder in the vicinity of Elkton, MD.
In 1741 he and Araminta, his wife, deeded a lot in Elkton for the
erection of the first Presbyterian Church in that town. His lands
descended to a second Robert who went off to England at the
Revolutionary war and never returned. His lands were confiscated, but
after the war one-third and one-half his Negroes were restored to his
wife, Isabel, and his six children, William, Lawson, Araminta, Henry,
Andrew and Robert."
From "The History of Cecil County", by George Johnston, we learn that
in 1723 many of the inhabitants of Milford Hundred which then embraced
the northeastern part of the county, petitioned the court for a road
from the New Munster road at David Alexander’s, across the main fresh
of Elk River at Stephen Hollingsworth’s mill (which was the mill on
Big Elk west of Cowantown.) to the church at North East. A few months
afterwards, they presented another petition stating that the road was
difficult, dangerous and troublesome to maintain by reason of crossing
the east branch of North East twice and that it was only intended for
a bridle path and that a cart road was much needed and might be made
by a much nearer route, etc.
An interesting find in Chapter XIII of Francis Cooch’s, "Little Known
History of Newark, Delaware and it’s Environs" (pub. 1936) is mention
of 'The Seven Stars' Tavern and Inn, found in the community of
Appleton, called 'Dysart’s' as far back as 1792 and later 'Fox Chase'.
The section of the county in which it is located was not then known as
the Fourth or Fair Hill District, but as North Milford Hundred by
1770. This area, which was part of New Munster, is located in the
northeast corner of Cecil Co, about three miles west of Newark and two
miles south of the Mason and Dixon line and at the intersection of the
Old Nottingham road, later the Telegraph road and the road leading
from Elk Landing to New London and points north. This old building,
which when Cooch wrote the book, was still standing and thought to be
over 200 years old. This inn was at the intersection of two important
routes of travel where farmers could haul their excess grain and other
crops south to tidewater Elkton for shipment to Baltimore. Cooch
traced the title of the property from Edwin O’Dwire down to Catherine
Dysart. He states that one of the New Munster claimants was David
Alexander, weaver, who obtained a deed for about 152 acres, 95perches.
David Alexander, dying left the property to his children ,Aaron and
Ann Alexander, who, on March 18 1750/51, conveyed the same to William
Langwill whose daughter, Margaret Dysart, inherited. In 1820 she
conveyed the property to her children, Catherine and Levi Dysart..The
farm today includes the original acreage.
At the present time (1936) it is said the farm with the Inn contains
about 150 acres or just about the same acreage conveyed by Thomas
Stephenson to David Alexander in 1714, but I am told that at one time,
through various other purchases, the tract included 300 acres and
stretched west on both sides of the Nottingham road all the way to the
Big Elk Creek.”
Of the original Alexanders of the New Munster purchase, David sold to
John Alexander of Chester Co., PA. David himself removed to Chester
Co. and died there about 1740, after which his widow (thought to by an
Anne or Susannah) married a Mr. Dobins and removed with her husband to
the Cape Fear River., NC, where her daughter, Anne Alexander, married
Gilbert Clark, the first elder of the Frst Presbyterian Church which
was gathered in that region under the ministry of the Rev. Mr.
Campbell in 1765. Several other Alexander families removed from
Chester County to North Carolina with Dobins and his wife and settled
in Mecklenburg County. This was in 1749. David Alexander’s son, Aaron,
removed from the Munster settlement and settled in Sherman’s Valley,
PA in 1748. (Stafford and History of John Alexander and Margaret
Glassen) This Aaron later died in Mecklenburg, NC in 1771.
The families of James Alexander, son of Joseph, James and his sons
including David Alexander
attended the services at the Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church,
located just over the Delaware line. Their pastor, The Reverend George
Gillespie, had come to Christiana in 1712 and would serve there and
the White Clay Creek Church until 1760.
The opening statement in the record of the Christina Church Presbytery
of New Castle in 1717, among those present are named (Mr.)George
Gillespie, minister of, and John Steel elder from ChristianaCreek.
David and his father, James, must have both attended Head of
Christiana, although the James Alexander named as elder there in 1715
is thought to be son of Joseph. From a booklet on Head of Christiana
Church, we learn that early elders in the church were:John
Garner—1707, John Steel—1711, Andrew Wallace—1726 and David
Alexander—1726. Other names of interest, connected with the
Alexanders, are Whites, Samples, Kerrs, and Montgomerys. The meeting
house was built on land that belonged to John Steel, an Irishman
(Scotch-Irish?) who was in Philadelphia in 1711. George Gillespie was
ordained in May 28 1713. In March of 1713 James Steel, son of John
Steel (who apparently died atthis time), leased to the elders of this
church two acres and four perches of land. The elders then were Samuel
Johnson and John Cross of New Castle Co., Del, Alexander White and
William Semple (Sample) of Chester Co., PA, and David Alexander and
Andrew Wallace of Cecil Co.MD. The consideration was an annual payment
of six pence if demanded. David Alexander signed the petitition,
which 88 inhabitants of Cecil Co. signed, and which was sent to the
Assembly and by them referred to the 'Committee of Aggrievances' on 11
Oct 1725 (Meck. Hist. Soc. ,Baltimore). This elder John Steel, who
died by 1713, may have been a brother to Mary Steel, wife of James the
weaver. Mary may have died in Somerset as there is no mention of her
in the 1714 or 1718 deeds.
An interesting note concerning this family. John Garner, the first
elder of this church made a will on March 7th 1723/4, Probated 22 Oct
1725 leaving ¹40 to George Gillespie (the minister?) his entire estate
to Joseph Steel during his life-time, failing issue to pass as
follows: Margaret Steel, ¹40, children of George Gillespie, ¹40,
children of James Steel ¹40, children of James Alexander by Mary Steel
¹40. Exec: Joseph and James Steel Test: James Alexander, John Steel,
Moses Alexander. Perhaps Joseph Steel married a sister of John
Garner.. Apparently Joseph, Margaret, Mary, wife of James, and James
Steel were siblings. This James Alexander mentioned in the Will is
believed to be our James, the weaver, who had a son named Moses as
well as David and James Jr. Note that the witnesses were John Steel,
probably grandfather of the Steel heirs. Perhaps Mary, wife of James
Alexander, weaver, was a sister to the elder John Steel. Mary Steele
was said to have been born in Raphoe about 1650 and married about
1670. She is thought to have died by 1714 when James bought land with
son, Moses.
David Alexander’s estimated birth was about 1680, most likely in
Somerset Co., MD. He is said to have married an Anne or Susannah (One
source says she was born about 1685 and same source says in Lancaster
Co., PA —however, David was in Cecil Co. by 1720) David’s children
were: Anne born about 1721 in Cecil Co., MD , James who married an
Elizabeth, David, Ezekiel, William who married Rebecca Brown, andJohn.
(children David and John are speculative).
(From: Dr. Stafford’s “Alexander Notebooks”)
David is said to have died soon after 1740, as his son and heir,
Aaron, began disposing of his father’s property in 1749. About 1746,
the widow of David Alexander married John Dobbin in Pennsylvania. For
a time they resided near Winchester, VA, and then went to Carolina.
They settled on the Cape Fear River. Ann Alexander, daughter of
deceased, David, and stepdaughter of John Dobbin, married Gilbert, son
of Alexander Clark. (NC Colonial Records Vol. 5 pg. 1197).
In 1724 David Alexander patented a tract of land in Cecil Co. called
'David’s Purchase', the certificate of survey being numbered 75. (Land
office, Annapolis)
Besides children named Aaron, William and Anne, Ezekiel andJames it is
thought that there were sons named David, John and maybe Arthur. A
David Alexander was found in Pequea, Lancaster Co., PA, Will dated
1741, and a John Alexander in Martick Twp, Lancaster Co., PA, in1763.
Aaron the oldest son was probably born in Cecil Co., MD, his Will, of
15 Nov 1771 in Mecklenburg, mentions his brother William. He received
a warrant for 1100 acres of land in Lancaster Co., PA, on 26 April
1742 (Pa. Arc. Vol. 24 S 3).
On 15 Nov 1749, Aaron Alexander, farmer, of Lancaster Co., PA, deeded
John Alexander of Twp. of New Brittain, Chester Co., PA, part of a
tract called New Munster which did formerly belong to David Alexander
of Cecil Co., MD; Zebulon Alexander was witness. On the same date
Aaron gave his well beloved and trusted friend, James Alexander, of
Province of MD, farmer, a power of attorney to complete the above
sale 11 Dec 1751. (This is probably James, son of Joseph).
Aaron Alexander, of the township of Petersburgh, Cumberland Co.,
deeded William Longwill, merchant, of Cecil Co., a tract in New
Munster which came from his father David Alexander who bought it from
ThomasStevenson.—(this is the tract that the Seven Stars was
eventually built on). Signed by Aaron and Ann.
On the same date, Aaron constituted Moses Alexander of Milford
Hundred, Cecil Co., MD. his attorney for the completion of this sale.
(This must be his uncle or cousin, Moses).
(Cecil Co. a7-270), Aaron is doubtless selling his land preparatory to
removing to North Carolina. Aaron is found there in early 1750’s.
Aaron bought land in Coddle Creek and English BuffaloCreek from Gov.
and Justina Dobbs 22 Dec 1763. His will was proved April 1772. It
names his wife, Mary son David, son Aaron b. 1735 mother was Ann, d.
Nov 2 1803 wf was Eleanor Price. He was elder at Rocky River Church
and Poplar Tent; and son, John Brown Alexander, b1765, mother was Jean
B. Ross, a widow. He married Barbara King of Scotland. Aaron Sr.’s
second wife was named Jean.
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DAR Mag Children of Ezekiel Alexander and Jemima Esther McCoy
1) James b 11/16/1774 2) Jean b 2/25/1776 3) Abner b. 8/10/1778 m. (1)
12/1/1776 Jemima Sharp, b. 5/120/1781 d. 10/7/1825 m. (2) 3/27/1828
Margaret Cummings
4) Beaty b. 9/27/1780 5) Lydia b. 3/2/1784 6) Josiali b.5/7/1785 7)
John McKnitt b. 5/20/1787 8) Ezekiel b !2/221789 m. Mary Cooper.
Welch Research " Ezekiel Alexandeer b 21 Oct 1754 m Jemima Esther
McCoy 1772/3.
d after 1832 at which time he was living in Wislon Co., Tenn He had
eight childrren with Jemima "
Welch #71-F "as a final note on the family of James, father of Josiah
his last child Ezekiel Alexander b 21 Oct 1754 md 1772/3 Jemima Eather
McCoy. He d. after 1832 at which time he was living in Wilson Co.,
Tenn. There were 8 children in this union.
Pa Genol mag "Ezekiel Alexander. James Alexander his father granted in
his will (WillsCecil CC-3:100 dated 17 June 1772 and probated 31 May
1779) to his son Ezekial "all that tract of land lying on Long Creek
in Mecklenburg Co.NC.,together with all the improvements thereon
together with a one year old horse colt. and pounds 10 in money."
DeedsNC He was Elder in the Hopwell Church NC. John Alexander, of
Cecil Co Md.,sold 300 acres to Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg Co.,
NC,on Nov 26 1778 (ref RWB citing Brent Holcomb's abstracts of
Mecklenburg Co.NC. Deeds,Book 9 Page 274)
Deeds NC 1763-1799 Ezekiel Alexander, brother to John McKnitt and
Hezekiah Alexander is shown in several records as owning land in the
Long Creek area.
(1)#1806 p 118 7 Dec 1792 J. McK. Alexander to his brother Ezekiel
Alexander for 6 sh, grantor relinquished all claim to 5 A on which the
grantee lived. It appears that sd 5 A was part of 377 A devised to the
two brothers by their father, James Alexander, late of Cecil Co. Md.
Wit Wm B. Alexander and Joseph M. Alexander.
(2). PP. 274-277 26 Nov. 1778 James Alexander of Cissil (sic) Co, Md.
to Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg for L200 land on both sides of
Long Creek adj John smith, John McKnitt Alexander 300 A....James
Alexander seal. with Amos Alexander, Jos Gilhin, Beaty McCoy jurat. no
recording date..{This must be James son, Ezekiel who must be in
Mecklenburg by this date This Ezekiel was born 1754, and married
Jemima McCoy. At some time he moved to Tenn and died there.{ LDS cd
record on this Ezekiel lists all his children as being born in Cecil
Co. Md. last one born about 1789. However these records place this
Ezekiel in Meck. Co. by 1778.
Deeds Meck pg 20 1797 ordered that Ezekiel Alexander overseer of the
road from McIntires to Barey's Bridge in the room of James R.
Alexander. ......John Henderson-- I believe this is Hezekiah's
brother, Ezekiel b. 1754 as Barey's bridge is in Long Creek area
Ezekiel Alexander tax assessor 1780, 1781-2 (This could be Hezekiah's
brother, Ezekiel)
ProbNC Meck "Ezekiel Alexander, brother to John McKnitt and Hezekiah
Alexander is shown in several records as owning land in the Long Creek
area.
(1)#1806 p 118 7 Dec 1792 J. McK. Alexander to his brother Ezekiel
Alexander for 6 sh, grantor relinquished all claim to 5 A on which the
grantee lived. It appears that sd 5 A was part of 377 A devised to the
two brothers by their father, James Alexander, late of Cecil Co. Md.
Wit Wm B. Alexander and Joseph M. Alexander.
(2). PP. 274-277 26 Nov. 1778 James Alexander of Cissil (sic) Co, Md.
to Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg for L200 land on both sides of
Long Creek adj John smith, John McKnitt Alexander 300 A....James
Alexander (A) seal. with: Amos Alexander, Jos Gilhin, Beaty McCoy
jurat. no recording date..{This must be James's son, Ezekiel who must
be in Mecklenburg by this date This Ezekiel was born 1754, and married
Jemima McCoy. At some time he moved to Tenn and died there.{ LDS cd
record on this Ezekiel lists all his children as being born in Cecil
Co. Md. last one born about 1789. However these records place this
Ezekiel in Meck. Co. by 1778.}
Cathy Burger " . Elizkiah is in Capt Walter Alexande's Regt 1776 as
per HISTORY OF WELLS AND ALLIED FAMILIES.
Cecil Co Wills 3:1000, 1772 of father James (his wife Abigail). See
also
CCo Distribution for father 1779
| James Robert Alexander, (the Carpenter)
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John McKnitt Alexander (1733 - 7/10/1817)
John McKnitt Alexander was one of the original signers of the
Meckenburg Declaration of Independence.
He is probably one of the most famous signers. Born in Maryland, he
came to Mecklenburg County with some siblings. His brother, Hezekiah,
built a home that is reportedly one of the oldest homes in the county.
When he arrived, he settled in the Hopewell section (north) of
Mecklenburg County, before it was established in 1762. After arriving
he left the occupation of tailor and became a surveyor. He acquired
large tracts of land, many of which are now in other counties. His
property may have been as large as ten miles square. He was a member
of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and served as the treasurer for the
Presbyterian Synod, which included what is now North and South
Carolina.
When he was summoned to Salisbury to serve on a jury, he declined and
was forced and fined by the sheriff to serve as a juror. When the
British soldiers invaded Charlotte, he ordered his supplies be
destroyed, rather than have them fall into the hands of the enemy. He
served as Mecklenburg’s Register of Deeds from 1788 to 1792. After the
Revolutionary War, he served as a member of the State Senate, the
House of Commons and the convention that formed the North Carolina
State Constitution.
He reportedly was the secretary of the convention where the
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was adopted. This duty made
him the custodian of the original document. Richard Barry, Sr., a
neighbor and fellow signer, was named an executor of his will. When
John died, he was one of the largest landowners in the county.
Two of his daughters married Presbyterian ministers. He sent his
oldest son, Joseph McKnitt, to get an education at what is now
Princeton University.
King, Victor C. Lives and Times of the 27 Signers of the Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence of May 20, 1775. Charlotte, NC, 1956.
McKnitt, Margaret Abigail (b. 26 DEC 1698, d. 1736)
Note: The Colonial Families of Eastern Shore lists her birth date as
26 Feb 1693. | John McKnitt Alexander
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Foote’s "History of North Carolina" tells of the emigration of seven
Alexander brothers and their widowed mother from Ireland to the
eastern shore of Maryland. Unable to endure the persecution preceding
the revolution of 1688, they decided to come to America where they
could worship in peace. Before leaving Ireland, they sent back to
Scotland for their minister to come and bless the voyage and
administer the Lord’s Supper. Everything was ready, and all the
families were on board the vessel partaking of the Lord’s Supper, when
a company of English soldiers boarded the ship, broke up the meeting
and took the minister to jail. All were distressed over the plight of
the preacher, and none knew just what steps to take. Finally, an aged
woman who had been piously covenanting all day for her grandchildren,
suggested that they wait until nightfall, then raid the jail, rescue
the preacher, and take him to America with them. Her plan was acted
upon and before dawn, the ship was at sea with the minister on board.
Having no family, he cheerfully proceeded to America with the colony.
These seven brothers joined a settlement of Scots in Somerset County,
Maryland, later removing into Cecil County, Maryland, at the head of
the Chesapeake, "on the main fresh of the Elk River," across from New
Castle in Delaware. This was the scene of George Talbot’s ambitious
project of founding his "County of New Ireland," Talbot was the alert
Irish cousin of Cecil Calvert, the third Lord Baltimore. He had come
into the Maryland Colony in 1680 from County Roscomon in Ireland, with
Baltimore. Lord Baltimore was soon to learn, if he did not already
know, that the English Stewarts were about to pay a debt to Willimam
Penn with the same land which their father, Charles I, had granted
Baltimore. Consequently, this land at the head of Chesapeake Bay was
in dispute for many years, being claimed by both Maryland and
Pennsylvania. The certificate for the settlement of the "New Munster"
tract in the New Ireland Colony was issued by George Talbot in 1863 in
these words:
"Surveyed for Edwin O’Dwire and fifteen other Irishmen by virtue of
warrant from his Lordship, August 7, 1683…a certain tract of land
called New Munster lying and being in the County of Cecil…on the main
fresh of the Big Elk…containing 6,000 acres more or less…."
The Cecil County, Maryland, records (Deed Book 2, J.D., 2 pg 28, 81,
82, 83) show deeds from Thomas Stevenson and his wife, Sarah, of part
of this tract called "New Munster" to a group of Alexanders who were
led into the colony by Matthew Wallace. This deed stated that the land
had originally been granted to Edwin O’Dwire and others. Those
purchasing from Stevenson were:
Matthew Wallace
James Alexander, farmer
Arthus Alexander, weaver
David Alexander, weaver
Joseph Alexander, tanner, and his son, James
James Alexander, weaver, and his son Moses
This deed speaks of Matthew Wallace and "his company," indicating that
Matthew Wallace, whom we know from the records to have been living in
Somerset County, Maryland, on the eastern shore of Maryland, led this
company (probably relatives) into Cecil County to settle on this New
Munster tract. The first deed was a –ase [possibly lease?] deed dated
1714, and set forth that the settlers had been on this land for some
years, as the improvements which they had made were taken into
consideration of the price. As Matthew Wallace gave Power of Attorney
to his kinsman, William Alexander, back in Soemrset in 1707 to sell
his land there, this migration must have taken place very much
earlier. These Alexanders who came with him were probably some of the
seven brothers mentioned by Foote, or their sons, Ross McKendrick
states:
"To Mecklenburg County, N.C., a great wave of Scotch-Irish migration
flowed directly from New Munster in Cecil County, Maryland, through
the Shenandoah Valley. Numerous descendants of George Talbot’s tract
had brought their families and taken up lands (in North Carolina)
prior to 1732. Wills of certain Alexanders of New Munster, indicate
that this family was strongly represented in the North Carolina
settlement. The importance of Maryland’s part in the settlement of N.
C. may be drawn from the story of the famous Mecklenburg Convention of
May 31, 1775 ----of the seven signers, more than half may be directly
traced to Cecil County, Maryland, and adjacent settlements. This
action (The Mecklenburg Resolves) anticipated more than a year before
the actual Declaration of Independence by Congress, and reflected the
spirit which emigrated from George Talbot’s County of New Ireland. The
Maryland immigrants to North Carolina only made great asserveration of
purpose, but were to be found in the thick of the flight at King’s
Mountain…."
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Rev. Mil. Pen. Abstracts " Alexander, Stephen, Martha, W20583, NC
Line, wid appl Cabarrus Cty NC 1 Sept 1843, m 19 Sept 1771 & sol d 26
Jun 1831 aged 82 years, family records; sol b 16 Jun 1749, wid b 30
Mar 1754, children: Joesph b 26 May 1772, | Joseph W. Alexander
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Information Source: Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland, Book 31, p.
820
| Moses Alexander
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The Complete Peerage from Lee Parker and "Wood's Douglas Peerage", Vol
I.
Text: Alexander Alexander and the title of Earl of Stirling. (L
Parker)
"William Alexander of Menstrie, in Logie, Co., Clackmannan, Scotland,
was the only son and heir of Alexander Alexander and his wife Marion,
the daughter of Gilbert Graham of Gartavertane in Mentieth. He was
born about 1576 and educated at the Stirling Grammar School, Glasgow
University and on the continent at Leyden. He accompanied the 7th Earl
of Argyll in a tour of Europe where he acquired some French and
Italian.
In his early days William Alexander was an intimate of Alexander Hume
and later formed a close friendship with Drummond of Hawthornden. He
had literary aspirations and published 'A Short Discourse on the
Gowrie Conspiracy' in 1600. This was followed by four tragedies:
'Croesus, Darius, The Alexandrean, and Julius Caesar', 1603-07, bound
up as 'The Monarchicke Tragedies' in 1604 and 1607. His poems, 'A
Paraenesis to the Prince and Aurora' appeared in1604, and of his later
works the best-known is the lengthy 'Doomsday' (1614). In 1627 he was
granted the privilege, for 21 years, of imprinting 'The Psalms of King
David', translated into metre by his late Majesty James I, though
mostly by William himself. A revised version of much of his work was
issued as 'Recreations with the Muses' in 1637.
From the Earl of Argyle, William Alexander had a charter of the lands
and barony of Menstrie in 1605, having nine years earlier been infeft
by him of the 'five pund' land of the Mains of Menstrie. This
association with powerful Lord of Argyle and his poetical and other
talents brought him into great favor at Court, where he became
Gentleman of the Privy Chamber Extraordinary to Prince Henry by 1607,
and he was soon knighted.
In March 1613 he, with two others, was granted the right of working
the silver mine at Hilderston, County Linlithgow. By King James I of
England, he was made Master of Requests in 1614 and attended
Parliament as such until his death. He became Burgess of Edinburgh in
1617, and Lord of the Articles in 1621. In that year he was given by
charter a grant of the whole territory of Nova Scotia for the purpose
of colonization and was appointed hereditary Lieutenant General
thereof by land and by sea. In November 1624 he was empowered by king
James to divide that land into 100 tracts, later increased to 150, and
to sell each, together with the rank of Baronet. He was abroad on the
King's special service in 1624-5 when he attended the great jubilee in
Rome. From King Charles I he obtained a renewed grant, or Novodamus,
of the Barony of Nova Scotia and, in February 1627, a Charter of the
Lordship of Canada, all ratified by the Scots Parliament in 1630 and
1633. He was also granted the Admiralty jurisdiction of Nova Scotia in
1627 and certain lands of Large, County Ayr in 1629, where the town
was erected into a freeburgh of barony as a trading port for his lands
in the new world. Sir William was made Secretary of State for Scotland
in 1625 and principal Secretary from 1627 until his death, as well as
Commissioner for Surrenders and Tends, and for the discovery of
Papists. He was also a member of the Scots Council of War,
Commissioner of the Exchequer and Councillor of the Association for
the Fishing. In September 1630 William was created Viscount of
Stirling and Lord Alexander of Tullibody, and subsequently on the
coronation in Scotland of Charles I in June 1633, Earl of Stirling,
Viscount of Canada, and Lord Alexander of Tullibody, each title to be
inheritable by his heirs male of the name of Alexander.
In 1631 he was made Commissioner to superintend the coining of copper
farthings, as well as penny and two penny pieces called 'turners'. He
became a Councillor for New England in 1633 and Commissioner for
Foreign Plantations the next year. He was Joint Master of the
Minerals (with his son John) in 1635. He accompanied the king to the
north in the First Bishops War and signed the Treaty of Berwick in
1639, and received a grant out of the rent paid by the beaver makers.
In 1601 he had married Janet, daughter of Sir William Erskine the
Commendator of the Bishopric of Glasgow and known as the Parson of
Campsie.
They had four sons,William, Anthony, Henry, and John. The fortunes of
Lord and Lady Stirling began to decline in 1632, when the English made
peace with the French and surrendered to them, under the Treaty of St.
Germain-en-Laye, the whole of Nova Scotia and Canada, the grant to
William not withstanding. Nevertheless Lord Stirling continued to
allocate both lands and Baronetcies in Nova Scotia until 1638, making
over to his many creditors the moneys 'to be procured' from this
source. Back in 1631 the Exchequer had given him a note for ¹10,000
for the satisfaction of his losses in New Scotland, but neither this
money nor the proceeds of the sales of lands and titles was ever
paid.The Earl Stirling died insolvent in February 1639 at his house in
Covent Garden and was buried 12 April 1640 in Bowie's Aisle, Stirling
Church.
Lord Stirling's biographer, T. H. McGrail, says "Sir William Alexander
adventured bravely, served faithfully, and lived his life intensely.
If all his tremendous designs accomplished little or nothing, if the
story of each of his enterprises is a record of eventual defeat, it is
because he was rendered impotent by the hiatus between conception and
execution, between the dream and the reality. "Lord Stirling's first
son and heir apparent, William Alexander, was born about 1604. He was
admitted to Glasgow University in 1618, and in 1623 his father was
trying to obtain some preferment for him in his Majesty's service. He
was made Commissioner, with Sir John Scot of Scots Tarvet, to act for
his father in Scotland in the business of the Nova Scotia Plantation
in1626, and he was knighted that year at Whitehall. He became Burgess
of Glasgow in 1627. The following year he sailed for Nova Scotia and
planted a colony there at Fort Royal, formerly the French Port Royal,
in September, returning to Scotland in November, 1629. The next year,
as Commissioner to make a voyage to the gulf and river of Canada for
the sole trade of skins, furs and hides, he wintered in Nova Scotia,
arriving back at Dover in October 1630.
William was styled Master of Stirling, 1630-33, and Lord Alexander
from1633. He was Councillor for New England from that year and served
on many important committees. In April 1635 he received a large grant
of lands in New England, to be called the County of Canada, including
Long Island--to be called the Isle of Stirling--which he colonized.
Between his two voyages, he married Margaret, first daughter of Claud
Hamilton, Lord Paisley. They had five children. Besides a son
William, there were four daughters.Catharine married, as his 2nd wife,
Walter Sandilands, 6th Lord Torphichen, leaving two daughters; Jean
was living in 1644; Margaret married, as his 2nd wife, Sir Robert
Sinclair, 1st Baronet of Longformacus, leaving two daughters; and
Lucy, said to have married Edward Harrington, Page of Honour to the
Prince of Orange in 1630.
Lord Alexander died at the age of 34 of a fever, caused by the
hardships he had suffered in Nova Scotia, 18 May 1638 in London and
was buried in Bowie's Aisle, Stirling Church. His widow died in
January 1660, aged 49, and was buried in the Douglas vault in St.
Bride's Church, Douglas. William Alexander, the only son and heir of
Lord Alexander and Margaret, his wife, was born about 1632. He
succeeded his grandfather as the 2nd Earl of Stirling in 1639 but died
the following year. His uncle, Henry Alexander, was the 3rd but 1st
surviving son of the 1st Earl, and thus the heir male in May 1640.
The older uncle, Sir Anthony Alexander, Master of Works, had married
Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Henry Wardlaw, Baronet of Pitreavie, but
died, without children and before his father the1st Earl, 17
September1637 in London. Of the younger fourth uncle,John, we shall
hear later.
Henry's aunt Jean was wife of Hugh, 2nd Viscount Montgomery of the
Great Ardes, and lived at Mount Alexander House, near Comber, County
Down in Ireland. She was living in 1656 and is believed to have been
buried in the Montgomery vault at Newtown.Henry Alexander, the heir,
was admitted to Glasgow University in 1625. In 1634 he was granted,
with three others, the sole right to export goods to Africa for 31
years. He was Burgess of Stirling and Edinburgh in 1636 and Agent for
the Convention of Royal Burghs. Henry succeeded to the Scots peerage
as 3rd Earl of Stirling in 1640 but to none of the paternal estates in
Scotland, having declined service when charged by his father's
creditors during an appraisal. He was living in England in 1641 and,
as a delinquent, was assessed by Parliament at ¹1,000 in 1645,
increased to ¹2,000 in November 1646.
In 1637 he had married Mary, 3rd and youngest daughter and coheir of
Sir Peter Vanlore, Baronet of Tilehurst, Berkshire. They had one son,
Henry. The 3rd Earl of Stirling died before 11 June 1649. His widow
Mary married, before 13 April 1654, John Blount, Lieutenant Colonel of
the King's Regiment of Horse, and she died before 27 June1660. Henry
Alexander was born about 1639 and was styled Lord Alexander from the
following year. He was still under age when his guardians, at the
same time as his step-father John Blount, petitioned for the grant of
Nova Scotia to be continued to Henry in 1660. That same year he was
engaged in a lawsuit regarding his mother's part of the Vanlore
inheritance. In 1661 he himself petitioned for a confirmation of his
inheritance of Long Island, and in 1663 engaged to sell his interest
therein to the Duke of York for ¹3,500. This was not paid, but the
Duke, by indenture dated 10 Nov 1674, inconsideration of the 4th
Earl's 'releasing all his pretence of right and title to the Colony of
New York,' granted him a pension of ¹300 out of the surplusage of the
net profits' therefrom. By 1686 this was12 years in arrears and was
reawarded.
Publication: Scotts Peerage
Text: Scotts Peerage: "Summary of All Royal Line of Alexander":
John, Lord of the Isles m. to Margaret Alexander,
Lord of Lochaser MacAlexander--real founder of the House of Alexander,
Thomas Alexander mentioned as Baron of Menstrie in Mar 6 1505,
Andrew Alexander Baron of Menstrie m. Catherine Graham.
Alexander Alexander , Baron of Menstrie in 1529 m. Lady Elizabeth
Douglas,
Andrew Alexander Baron of Menstry 1544,
Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstie d. 1564, m Elizabeth Forbes.
William Alexander,
Alexander Alexander, Baron of M. (had two sons): William Alexander,
Earl of Stirling
Alexander Alexander b. _____ d. 10 FEB 1580/81 m. Marion Graham,
child Marion Alexander m.
10 AUG 1589 Duncan PATERSON; son, Thomas Alexander b. 1630, Scotland,
but removed to Ireland in 1652,a devout Presbyterian. A dau of Thomas
m. Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in Co. Donegal,
dau Margaret, and a
son William (fat William) who had:
Archibald, Peter, Robert and William.
Archibald the eldest was born in Cunningham Manor Co. Donega l Feb.
1708, m. Margaret Parks his first cousin.
Charles ALEXANDER b. _____ d. bef 30 Mar 1663 m., bef 24 Mar 1645,
Anna DRURIE. Children Charles AEXANDER. James ALEXANDER
Text: "From Maryland to Mecklenburg and West to Texas"
The story of my Alexander family...
See William Alexander b 1625 d 1715 Cecil Co Md
Title: "Memorial of the Earl of Stirling and the House of Alexander":
Author: Rev. Charles Rogers, LL.D, 1877, Edinburgh
Publication: Vol. I, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1877
by Rev.Charles Rogers, LL.D, 1877, Edinburgh.
"Referring to Raphoe, Donnegal, Ulster, Ireland: looking for him. I
found a Rev. James Alexander 'at Raphoe', who was a Presbyterian
minister there from when he was ordained on 12 Dec 1677 until he died
17 Nov 1704 (Reid's Irish Presb. Church, reference given in book). He
left a will dated 13 Mar 1702 (Probate Court record) naming his wife
Marian Shaw as executrix and sole 'legatee'. She left a Will dated
1711 with a bequest to a niece, Elizabeth Shaw. The book states he
died without issue. Your/our Samuel Alexander could have been a
contemporary of his, judging from the dates, but not his son. Rev.
James is said to be a probable son of William Alexander "of Raphoe"
who is on a Hearth Roll Tax of 1662, named in parish of Clonleigh,
County Donegal. This William is a son of John Alexander of Eredy. (The
name Eredy closely resembles Eradall, one of the merklands in South
Kintyre, granted by James III in 1484 to Tarlach Mac Alexander of
Tarbert ..Reg. Sig., lib. X., 9, reference). Sir William Alexander of
Menstry, afterwards Earl of Stirling, maintained a correspondence with
his relatives in Kintyre. In1629, the original settlers included
John Alexander of Eredy; he received new titles to the land which was
chiefly appropriated to Scottish settlers (Hill's Montgomery MSS,
p183).
Title: "The Great Historic Families of Scotland"
Author: James Taylor
Publication: London: J.S Virtue & Co., 1889.
" William Alexander, Earl of Stirling to John Alexander, b.c 1590,
Tarbert, Kintyre, Scotla
and whose children were William, and seven other sons. (I have also
Phillip, Robert, and John (born about 1624-53). William, son of John
had the 7 boys and two girls who came to Somerset. and Cecil Co."
Title: "Register of Maryland's Heraldic Families 1634 to March 25th
1935",
Series II; Pub H.G. Roebuck and Sons Author: Alice Norris Parran 1935
Publication: Pub H.G. Roebuck and Sons Baltimore MD.1935
The Tercentenary Edition is Sponsored by 'The Southern Maryland
Society Col'
"This data begins at Conn Chead Chath of the Hundred Battles, and
continues on down
chronologically through the line as it is well known and
established--joins the line of Bruce, on down....Margaret m. John,
Lord of the Isle, the father of Alexander, Lord of Lochaser whose son
MacAlexander, is looked upon as the real founder of the House of
Alexander. His descendant, Thomas Alexander in a legal instrument
dated March 6 1505, is mentioned as Baron of Menstry. His son, Andrew
Alexander, Baron of Menstry, d. prior to 1527. His wife, Chatherine
Graham, their son, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstrie (1529) m.
Lady Elizabeth Douglas, dau. of Thomas Douglas, oldest son of Sir
Robt.Douglas of Lochleven, by his wife Margaret dau of David Balfour
of Burleigh, and ancestor of the Earl of Morton. (See Douglas peerage
v2, 273)
Alexander Alexander had a son, Andrew Alexander, Baron of Menstry
(1544) whose son, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, d.1565, his
wife, Elizabeth Forbes. His son William Alexander had two sons,
Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, who was the father of William
Alexander, Earl of Stirling and Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630
but removed to Ireland, 1652, for distaste of the Parliament of
Cromwell. An intense Presbyterian, but loyal to the Catholic Stuarts
of whom he was a blood kinsman. A dau m. Joseph Parks. He occupied
lands in County Donegal, dau Margaret. A son, William, remarkable
for his corpulency, m. and had four sons: Archibald, Peter, Robert
and William. Archibald, the eldest was b in Cuningham Manor, Co.
Donegal, Feb 4 1708 and m. Dec 31 1734 his first cousin, Margaret
Parks. This disproves Samuel of Cecil Co. as brother of Archibald, but
not of Thomas the father. Archibald did Colonial Service in America
in the Sandy Creek Expedition. They had eight children. The family
settled in Augusta Co, Va. Archibald Alexander m. secondly, 1757
Jane McClure, dau of James McClure of Augusta.
Elias Alexander, son of Andrew (and grandson of William Sr.of
Somerset); wife was daughter
of Joseph Alexander of New Munster, and O'Dwire tract. Issue--six sons
and daughters--William 1715, m. Agnes, his cousin. Abraham, 1717-1786,
m. Dorcas. Zebulon, 1720-1784, m.two unnamed wives; 3rd wife was Jane
McClung. Ezra 172?-1800, m unknown. Arthur, d. 1763, m. Margaret
McKamy, daughter of Elias unnamed."
Andrew Alexander, b.1650 was the brother of William Jr. and son of
William Sr. of Somerset Co who bought land in Somerset Co. and had
first deed of that county made to him.
There is a paragraph on Andrew Alexander of the same ancient family as
William, the first Earl of Stirling, descended also from the Earls of
Caledon, Tyrone Co., Ireland. From him descended Nathaniel Alexander
of Londonderry m. Elizabeth McClintock of Dunmore, Donegal Co. and had
the following:
1.William, had son Robert who left sons,
2. Robert who left several children,
3. Eliza wife of Josias Dupre, Esq.
4.James b. 1736, sat in Parliament for Londonderry from 1772-1789.
Title: , "The Original Lists of Persons of Quality Emigrants,
Religious Exiles, Political Rebels, 1600- 1700", Page 158/159: ENT
Publication: Taken From The Indexes to the Patent Roles, Commencing 4
James I. (1606), and Ending 14 William III. (1702).
Text: 4 February 1609: Grant to Sir William Alexander, Knt., and
others of a Commission special, to make a voyage into the Gulf and
River of Canada and the parts adjacent for the sole trade of Beaver
Wools, Beaver Skins, Furs, Hides and Skins of Wild Beasts. (4 Chas. I.
p. 34.) 11May 1611: Grant to Sir William Alexander, and others, to
collect Beaver Skins, & c., similar to the Grant made 4 Feb., 4 Chas.
I. p. 34.
(9 Chas.I. p.7.)Page 335: "Barbados By the Right Honorable the Leivt
Governor: JohnRogers Cheife Mate, and William Alexander, Second Mate
of the Ship John Friggott of Bristoll, whereof William Stokes,
deceased, was lately Master, personally appeared before mee, and made
Oath on the holy Evangelist of Almighty God, That the above convicted
Rebells by the Stoakes taken in att the Port of Bristoll, are the very
same Rebells, that were delivered to, and by the said Stoakes brought
in the said Shipp to this Island, and that they were all of them here
landed, and delivered to M' John Brown and Company. Factors for S'
William Booth, Knt. except Joseph Wickam who dyed on board the said
Shipp in Kingroad..... (signed) Edwyn Stede"
A true Copy Attested this First day of February 1685+ JN o Whetstone
Depty Secrty" (This certificate, as will be seen from it sending, is
taken from the attested copy.) + (1685-6):
1. William Alexander, Sir. b. C. 1567, Stirling?, m. 03 JAN 1601, in
Scotland, Janet Erskine, b. Scotland, (daughter of William Erskin and
Unk.) alive in May 1649. William died 21 FEB 1639/40, Covent Garden,
London, Eng., buried: 12 APR 1640, Stirling,Scotland.
1.1. William Alexander, Lord b. C. 1604, m. c. 1629, MARGARET _____,b.
c. 1611, d. 01 JAN 1
660. William died 18 MAY 1638, London,England, buried: Stirling,
Scotland. Margaret was the eldest dau. of William, eleventh Earl of
Angus and first Marquess of Douglas.
1.1.1. William Alexander b. c. 1632, d. -- May1640. Succeeded his
grandfather as second Earl in February 1640.
1.1.2. Catherine Alexander d. Bf 13 Feb 1686.
1.1.3. Jean Alexander.
1.1.4. Margaret Alexander. Married in 1672 to Sir Robert Sinclair,
Baronet, of Longformacus.
1.1.5. Lucy Alexander d. Bf 24 Mar 1645. Married to Edward Harrington,
a page of honour to the Prince of Orange in 1630.
1.2. Anthony Alexander, Sir. m. Elizabeth Wardlaw. Anthony died 17
Sep 1637, London, England, buried: Stirling, Scotland. Was Knighted at
Whitehall in 1635; m. Elizabeth: dau. of Sir Henry Wardlaw of
Pitreavie, Baronet. Anthony and Elizabeth had no children..
1.3. Henry Alexander.
1.4. John Alexander m. Agnes Graham, daughter of Robert Graham. John
died C. 1641.
Agnes Graham was the only dau. of Robert Graham of Gartmore
1.4.1. Janet Alexander. Janet was charged to enter herself heir toher
uncle Gilbert Graham in the lands of Gartmore.1.5. Charles Alexander
m. bef 24 Mar 1645, Anna Drurie. Charles died bef. 30 Mar 1663.
1.5.1. Charles Alexander graduated from the University of Edinburgh on
23 May 1655.
1.5.2. James Alexander was alive in 1670.
1.6. Robert Alexander d. bef June 1638.
1.7. Ludovick Alexander died young.
1.8. James Alexander d. 1671, buried: 09 Dec 1671, Edinburgh,
Scotland.
1.9. Jean Alexander d. 1670.
1.10. Margaret Alexander..
1.11. ElizabethAlexander d. Dec 1642.
Title: "Memorials of the Earl of Stirling and the House of Alexander",
by Charles Rogers, LLD, and Chart by Francis Thomas Anderson Junk
Author: Charles Rogers, LLD
Publication: Vol I, 1877,
Text: Rogers Memorials:
"The Alexander genealogy is given in Roger's Memorials of the Earl of
Sterling and the House of Alexander, and Chart by Francis Thomas
Anderson Junkin, LL.D.,Chicago, from which the following is taken:
'A Norse settlement was early established in Arran and Brute and other
islands in the West of Scotland under the Viking Conn Chead Chath of
the Hundred Battles. His descendant, Viking Somerled, about 1150,
exercised powerful authority in the Western Isles, disputing the
sovereignty of Scotland with David I. In 1164 he entered the Firth of
Clyde with a fleet of one hundred and sixty vessels, intending to
usurp the Scottish Crown. He was defeated at Renfrew and there slain.
(Chron. Man. A.D. 1104-1167). He married, about 1140 (second wife)
Affrica, daughter of Olave the Red, King of Man and had three sons:
Dougal, from whom came subsequently the Ducal House of Argyle; Angus,
the third son who became Lord of the Isle of Brute; and Ranald, the
second son, who became Lord of the Isles of Mull, Kintyre, etc. His
son Donald was the father of Angus (d. abt 1290) whose grandson, John,
Lord of the Isles, married Margaret,dau. of Robert II, King of
Scotland, grandson of King Robert I, the Bruce. Her descent from the
old English kings of the House of Ceredic is as follows: King
Ecgberht, d. 836; his son, King Ethelwulf, d. 855; son, King AElfred
the Great, d. 899; son, King Edward the Elder, d. 927; son, King
Edmund, d. 946; son, King Edgar, d. 975; son, King Etheldred the
Unready, d. 1016; son, King Edmund Ironside killed 1016, son, Edward
the Confessor; dau. Saint Margaret, who m. 1068, Malcolm III, King of
Scotland, d. 1093; son King David I of Scotland, d. 1168; son, Henry,
Earl of Huntington; son, David, Earl of Huntington, brother of King
William IV, the Lion, second daughter, Isabella, m. Robert Bruce, Lord
of Annandale, son, Robert Bruce, the Claimant; son Robert Bruce, Earl
of Carrick, who m. Isabella, Countess of Buchan of the family of
MacDuff; son, Robert I, the Bruce, King of Scotland, b. 1274 and d.
June 7, 1329, m. Isabel of Mar; dau of Marjory m. about 1316 Walter
Fitz Allan, the High Steward of Scotland, son, Robert II, king of
Scotland, 1370 and founder of the Stewart (Stuart) dynasty; his dau
.Margaret m. John, Lord of the Isles, the father of Alexander, Lord of
Lochaber, whose son, MacAlexander, is looked upon as the real founder
of the House of Alexander. His descendent,Thomas Alexander, in a
legal instrument dated March 6, 1505 is mentioned as Baron of
Menstrey. His son, Anderew Alexander, Baron of Menstrey, died prior
to 1527. His wife was Katherine Graham. Their son, Alexander
Alexander, Baron of Menstrey (1529) m. Lady Elizabeth Douglas, dau of
Thomas Douglas, eldest son of Sir Robert Douglas of Lochleven by his
wife Margaret, dau. of David Balfour of Burleigh, an ancestor of the
Earls of Morton. (See Douglas' Peerage, vol II, p.273.) Alexander
Alexander had a son, Andrew Alexander, Baron of Menstret (1544) whose
son, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstrey, d.about 1565. His wife
was Elizabeth Fobes. His son, William Alexander, had two sons,
Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstrey, who was the father of William
Alexander, Earl of Sterling, and Thomas Alexander, b. in Scotland 1630
but removed to Ireland 1652 for distaste of the Rump Parliament of
Cromwell. "An Intense Presbyterian, but loyal to the Catholic Stuarts
of whom he was a blood kinsman.". Thomas Alexander b. 1630, Scotland,
but removed to Ireland in 1652, a devout Presbyterian, a dau. of
Thomas m. Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in Co. Donegal; dau.
Margaret, and a son William (fat William) who had Archibald, Peter,
Robert and William. Archibald the eldest was born in Cunningham Manor
Co., Donegal Feb. 4 1708, m. Margaret Parks his first cousin.'
Title: "A Record of Descendants of John Alexander" by Rev. John E.
Alexander of Lanarkshire, Scotland 1874 Principal of Washington
College,Tenn.
Publication: Printed by Alfred Martien 621 Jyne St. Philadelphia 1878
Mint Museum of History 3500 Shamrock Drive Charlotte,N.C. 282
Text: pg 203-204:
'In the same year (as Samuel Alexander and his sons bought lands in
1723 in Cecil Co. called Sligo and Alexandria) Robert Alexander from
the city of Glasgow, Scotland, then a merchant of Annapolis had lands
in the same part of Cecil Co. which in 1737 he left to his cousin,
William Alexander, of North Britain (Scotland). This William became a
large land-holder in vicinity of Elkton, Md. In 1741 he and Araminta
his wife deeded a lot in Elkton for the erection of the first
Presbyterian Church in that town. His lands descended to a second
Robert who went off to England at the Revolutionary War and never
returned. His lands were confiscated but after the war one-third of
them with one-half of his negroes were restored to his wife Isabella,
and to his six children, William, Lawson, Araminta, Henry, Andrew and
Robert. William settled on lands near Elkton while the rest of the
family seem to have remained in Baltimore. The son of this William,
whose name also was Robert succeeded his father on the homestead, but
finally sold it and became a hardware merchant."
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Major Ross Alexander, Sr. was thrown from a mule and killed near
Hazelhurst Farm, three miles south of Forest City. | Ross Alexander, Sr.
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1. John Alexander b. 1590 in Scotland, married ? b. abt 1590
2. Robert Alexander b. 1610 in Stirling, Scotland d. in Drumquin,
Tyrone, Ireland m. Mar
y Hamilton b. abot 1600 in Scotland or Ireland?m. abt 1630 in Scotland
3. James Alexander b. 1634 in Scotland d. 17 Nov 1704 in Donegal,
Ireland m. Mary Maxwel
l b. abt 1635 in Raphoe,Donegal, Ireland m. inIreland? This James
would be the Rev. James Alexander | Samuel Alexander, Sr.
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Stephen Winslow Alexander and Isabella Shelby Alexander are my 3GGrand.
Stephen was son of James Alexander & Rachel. I have never found hermaiden name.
children: Moffit m. Marguerett Gyeer
James M. Susan Reed
Evan Pinckey m. Elizabeth Caroline
Berryhill,my 2G grand., Rachel, b. 23 Sept. d. 19 June 1845, bur. PawPaw Pres. Church Cemetary, West Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC. m. 29 May1834, Wilson Montgomery, Mecklenburg
Mary A. b 10 april 1817, d. 23 Apr 1891 bur. Steele Creek Pres.Cemetary Mecklenburg.
Margurett(garet) d. 29 Nov 1861 m Samuel Berryhill b. 2 Feb 1800 d. 6Jan 1879 both buried Steele Creek Cemetary, Mecklenburg.
Jane Isabella m. James A Cathey 17 May 1848.
Susan Melissa m Thomas McDonald 20 Jul 1825, Mecklenburg,NC
(Source: Joanne Lacy, Genealogy.com post 19 Jan 2000) | Stephen Winslow Alexander
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From: "Lineage and Tradition of the Family of John Springs III", by
Caroline Isabel Poole Jones.
"Evan Shelby died in NC about 1813. Susan Shelby was left a widow,
with a large family of children, who remembered hearing their mother
tell of hardships and bitter experiences. She was often annoyed by
Indians, Tories and British soldiers and often would go miles with her
children to some place of safety, carrying the smaller children on her
blind horse, 'Old Ball'. She never left north Carolina, and spent her
last days with her daughter, Harriet."
It is possible that Susanna Shelby is buried in the same cemetery asher daughter, Harriet, the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Mecklenburg Co.,near Charlotte, NC. | Susannah Polk Alexander
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William Taylor Alexander apparently migrated to Rutherford Co., NC,
perhaps with his parents, Col. Elias and Agnes Nancy (McCall)
Alexander. (Record and anecdote of Elias Alexander in "North Carolina
1780-1781 by Judge Shenck). After serving in the War of 1812, Wm
Taylor married and made his home near Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC,
in the Sugar Creek neighborhood on the old stage road leading from
Charlotte to Statesville. Post office at that time was about a mile
from their home and was called Alexandria or Alexandriana.
Their home was 1 1/2 story log house, a large room furnished according
to the style of the day with mahogany writing desk and chest of
drawers (this is owned sand prized very highly by their
granddaughter., Mrs. John D. Hunter, i.e., Lillian Cornelia (Pitman)
Poole Hunter, of Tupelo MS.) "There was a large grandfather clock in
which my grandmother, Mary Isabella (Alexander) Pitman would hide when
she was a little girl, in the game of hide and seek. Nearby was a
Spring, orchard and beehives. My great grandmother, Mary Shelby
Alexander, was affectionately called 'Polly' by her husband and
neighbors, some of whom were the families of Dan, Allison, Amos and
other Alexander families, and a Dutch family named Orton, also the
Steele, Henderson and Davidson families. They attended Sugar Creek
and Hopewell Presbyterian churches. I have heard my grandmother, Mary
Isabelle Alexander, tell of her school days in NC, where her little
chum was Amanda Steele and her first sweetheart was Matthew Henderson,
bro. of poet Phil Henderson. She would carry a goose quill to the
teacher, who would make a writing pen for her. On the way to school,
she would stop and pick up oak balls for ink. One of her teachers was
Dr. Wilson.
About the year of 1832-1833, Wm. Taylor and family, his son-in-law,
William Wilson, and several other Alexander families emigrated to West
TN; Mary Shelby's bro's Willliam and John Milton Shelby, emigrated,
too. Shelby Co., is named for the first gov. of KY, Isaac Shelby,
whose father, Gen. Evan Shelby, was brother to Moses Shelby, who was
Dr. Evan Shelby's father; Dr. Evan was father of Mary Shelby, wife to
Wm. Taylor Alexander. Wm. Taylor often told of having hunted deer in
Fayette and Shelby Counties before Memphis, TN, was scarcely a
village, with friends Dr. Cole, Capt. Pitman, George Thompson, Baker,
McDowell, and Billy Carr of Fayette Co. Two of his deer hounds were
call "Trap" and "Drum".
The site of the old Alexander home between Barlett and Raleigh is most
beautiful. Other early settlers were the Gifts, Browns, and Duncans.
The old log house has long since been torn down and a modern brick
home stands in its place; but the magnificent grove of giant oaks
stands as a memorial to these splendid pioneers of early days. The
Alexanders and Shelbys were staunch Presbyterians and were officers in
the churches they helped to organize in Shelby and Fayette Co's.
After a time, Wm. Taylor, with his family, moved to Fayette Co., TN,
near the little village of Wythe, or Hickory Wythe as it is now
called. The old home still stands, surrounded by a grove of
magnificent old trees, and even the old log cabin offices and out
houses are in a good state of preservation. During the late war, Maj.
Alexander, as he was called, entertained a General of the Federal Army
in his home, who immediately had returned to him several fine horses
that had been stolen. One of the servants recalled my grandmother,
Mary Isabella, as a pretty auburn haired girl and quite witty. On one
occasion, she had ridden horse-back with her cousin from Raleigh to
her home near Wythe during inclement weather. On alighting, the
servant who attended her called attention to her red clay bespattered
attire, whereupon she gave a cheer and said, 'Hurrah for Clay'. This
was in 1844 when Henry Clay came forward for the third time to run for
the presidency (he was defeated by a relative of Mary Shelby Alexander
... James Knox Polk. They seemed to be for Clay!)
Wm. Taylor was blind for years, and during his declining days, his
greatest comfort was his violin, on which he would play for hours at a
time. He died Oct 19, 1868, and both he and Mary, with other members
of the family, are buried at Mount Pleasant, a cemetery near the old
home.
Wm. Taylor is said to have brought the seed of the tomato back from
the Southwest to NC after the War of 1812, and that this was the first
introduction of the tomato in NC in 1815."
(written by Caroline Isabel Pole Jones).
1850 Census in Fayette Co., TN, #738 Dist. 7:
William T. Alexander 65 m NC (farmer),
Mary Alexander 55 f NC (Mary Shelby
Alexander),
Milton T. Alexander 19 m NC
Susan Alexander 35 f NC (m. to Jon K. Orr who
died 1844-1850)
Mary Orr 12 f NC
Henrietta Orr 5 f NC
(Notes: courtesy of Ezra Mac Alexander, 2003)
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Thomas died young. No birthdate, and may have been stillborn. | Thomas Alexander
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Born at Menstrie Castle, Clackmannanshire. Alexander moved to London,
becoming knighted in 1609. He was Secretary of State for Scotland
from 1626 until his death, and remained a firm Royalist, which
naturally made him unpopular in Scotland. He was created Viscount of
Stirling and Lord Alexander of Tullibody in 1630, Earl of Stirling,
Viscount of Canada, and Lord Alexander of Tullibody (again) in 1633.
He wrote several tragedies, including one entitled Julius Caesar, in
1607. He died bankrupt in London on 12 February 1640. Menstrie
Castle still survives. | William Alexander, II
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CLAN ALEXANDER:
Account of the Clan provided by James Pringle Weavers
http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/atoc/alexander2.html
ALEXANDER: The Alexanders of Menstrie in Clackmannanshire are
descendants of the MacAlisters of Loup in Kintyre, and likewise claim
their descent from Alasdair Mor, son of Donald of Islay (1207-49),
founder of Clan Donald. His grandson Gilbert, with a following,
migrated to the Lowlands and in 1330 received grants of lands near
Stirling where by the beginning of the 16th century they had adopted
the name Alexander, and held the lands of Tullibody and Menstrie under
the superiority of the Earl of Argyll. William Alexander, knighted by
James VI in 1609, was granted the Lordship of Nova Scotia and became
the promoter of a scheme whereby the king granted Baronetcies of Nova
Scotia to those who supported its colonisation. The Baronetcies were
instituted by Charles I in 1625, and some 280 were created over the
next 180 years. Sir William was firstly created Viscount, then Earl of
Stirling in 1630 and for some obscure reason he was accepted by
MacAlister of Tarbert as Chief of Clan Alasdair in 1631, while the
real chief was the MacAlister Laird of Loup. Sir William recorded arms
in Lyon Court with the motto "Per Mare per terras" thus recognising
his descent from Clan Donald, and his line continued until the death,
devoid of male issue, of the 5th Earl of Stirling in 1739. Some
Alexanders of the Menstrie line emigrated to Ulster in Norther Ireland
where they became Barons Caledon in 1790, Viscounts Caledon in 1797,
and Earls in 1800. Such are presently represented by the 7th Earl of
Caledon, The Rt.Hon. Nicholas James Alexander. The popularity of
Alexander as a baptismal name led to numerous lines forming in other
areas, and affinity to the Clackmannanshire family should not be
claimed on basis of name alone, but on evidence of one's ancestral
territorial or genealogical origins. Many Alexanders may have origins
other than Scotland.
Clan MacAlister
The MacAlisters descend from Alasdair Mor a younger son of Donald of
Islay, founder of Clan Donald and great-grandson of King Somerled. The
descendants of Alasdair Mor settled mainly in South Knapdale (Kintyre)
and in 1481 Charles MacAlister was invested with the Stewartry of
Kintyre by James III.
The principal family was the MacAlisters of Loup who were supporters
of the royal house of Stewart. Alexander, 8th of Loup fought at
Killiecrankie with Bonnie Dundee. He was succeeded by his brother
Charles, who married a daughter of Lamont of that Ilk. Charles, 12th
of Loup, married Janet Somerville, an heiress of Kennox in Ayrshire.
The MacAlisters of Loup and Kennox have since sold their seat at
Kennox. The present chief was recognised in 1991 by the Lord Lyon as
being the rightful chief of the clan. He is the 17th chief of Clan
MacAlister. Other important cadet branches include the MacAlisters of
Tarbet who became the Hereditary Constables of the Royal Castle of
Tarbert on behalf of the Earls of Argyll. One other branch established
itself at Glenbarr in Argyll, and another took the name of Alexander
and settled in Menstrie in Clackmananshire as vassals of the Earl of
Argyll, many of this branch later settled in Ireland in the 17th
century and became Earls of Caledon.
(Source:
http://www.celticpapers.com/name_any.php?name=Macalister&nation=S)
MENSTRIE CASTLE:
Menstrie Village, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Menstrie Castle, dating from the late 16th and early 17th centuries,
was the country home of a very famous family, the Alexanders, one of
whom became the first Earl of Stirling and founder of Nova Scotia. He
was born here in 1572. The known origin of the Alexander family is
most interesting, they were chiefs of the Clan Allister, and came from
Kintyre with the Earl of Argyll who took up residence at Castle
Campbell not far away, settling down at Menstrie around 1481. In a few
generations they had become prosperous and powerful in Stirling and
vicinity. a son of William, first Earl of Stirling, was Sir Anthony
Alexander who became Master of Works for Scotland and Royal Surveyor,
and eventually Warden of the Master Tradesmen of Scotland.
http://www.visitdunkeld.com/menstrie-castle.htm
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DAR Mag: " MD records indicate that William and Agnes Alexander lived
for some years in Somerset Co MD. Later, before joining the group
migrating to NC, they were in Frederick Co. As early as 1751 we find
him in Anston Co NC (later Mecklenburg Co.) where he was known as a
merchant and farmer. From the Colonial Records of NC we learn that the
Rev. Hugh McAden, on his missionary journey to the Mecklenburg
section, was a guest in the home of William Alexander in 1755. In his
will he mentioned only one child, Adam, whom he appointed Executor. He
is known, however, that he had a son Charles, he may also have had
other children."
DAR Mag: " William Alexander, son of Elias and Sophia Alexander, and
brother of Abraham and Ezra, was born in MD and died in Mecklenburg Co
NC in 1772"
DAR Books: " William Alexander b 1715; AMREV Meck Co NC"
DAR Mag: "William Alexander, born in Somerset Co., Md. died 1772 in
Mecklenburg Co., NC was undoubtedly a son of Elias and Sophia
Alexander and a grandson of Joseph Alexander of Cecil Co MD. He was
the father of Adam and Charles Alexander --- Signers of the
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence."
Brevard: "William left a Will in Mecklenburg Co., NC (Will Bk A,pg 6)
dated 22 Mar 1772 and died in Mecklenburg Co. His will names wife
Agnes and son Adam". and " William Alexander, son of Elias and Sophia
Alexander, died in Mecklenburg Co., NC, m.Agnes."
Administration Bonds, York Co., PA, A, 77, 22 Feb 1754: Estate of
William Alexander of York Co., "Francis Alexander, Admr. Tenet in
£100. Inventory filed 23 Feb 1754 mentions that he was of Chanceford
Twp. and lists a legacy of £5 from his brother Jededia."
From: Series II of "Register of Maryland's Heraldic Families", by
Alice Norris Parran, 1938. Page 66: "Elias Alexander, son of Andrew
(and grandson of William Sr. of Somerset); wife, dau--of Joseph
Alexander of New Munster, and O'Dwire tract. Issue--six sons and
daughters--William 1715, m. Agnes, his cousin. Abraham 1717-1786, m.
Dorcas. Zebulon, 1720-1784, m.(first two unnamed) 3rd. Jane McClung.
Ezra, 172?-1800, m.(wife not listed.) Arthur, d. 1763, m. Margaret
McKamy. Daughter of Elias unnamed.
MD Cal Wills VII -141, pg. 3: " Agnes Alexander m. William Alexander,
cousin , son of Elias Alexander".
Richard B, Alexander: "William Alexander married Agnes Alexander,
daughter of William Alexander, Jr. and Catherine Wallace. He was born
at Somerset Co., MD. He died in 1772 at Mecklenburg Co NC.
Will of Jedediah Alexander, Book A:20 dated 31 Aug 1749, probated 26
Mar 1750: " Wife Anna
`£10 to Revs. Samuel and James Finly, in trust for the church £10 to
the Muddy Creek Congregation Brother Isaac (his sons Henry and Joseph)
brothers Francis, William, Elias mother (who owns a third interest in
Slate Hill). sisters Esther, Mary codicil dated 2 Mar 1750".
MD Heraldic Families, pg 64: "Elias, b--1679--issue--William, b--,
d--, m--Agnes, his cousin; see above. Abraham, b--1717, d--1786--N.C.;
m--Dorcas (Abraham the signer. Mark Alexander letter--'Abraham was
uncle of my father Mark'). Zebulon, b--1720, d--1800; m--; Elias;
Ezra; Arthur, m--Margaret McKamie.
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William served with Lt. Andrew Alexander, about the same age, in
Mecklenburg Co. area, and were believed to be related. Benjamin and
Susannah had a son, Andrew, also. The dates of their children are
sometimes questionable. their Andrew was supposedly born in 1777. Was
Lt. Andrew a brother or an unle? One of the census in Sugar Creek
District shows the Alexanders and both Will (Black Billy) and Capt.
Andrew, at the time, were shown in the same house with other siblings.
(Source: Ezra McLauren "Mac" Alexander) | William (Black Billy) Alexander
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It has not yet been proven that Moses Shelby's wife's maiden name was
Alexander. (Source: Judith Trolinger.)
Perhaps Isabel married James Creighton/Creaton/Craton after the death
of Moses.
"The last Will of testament of Isable Craton was proved in Apr Court
by the Oath of E. Speiars? Letters of Testamentary issued to Oliver
Harris, Executor, named in said Will, wihch was done according to law.
Cabarrus Co NC, Min's of Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Apr 1806."
(Source: Johnnie M. Johnson)
Cabarrus Co, NC Minutes of the Court of PQs 1805-1817, p40: Jan 1808,
Cabarrus Co..."Isable CRATAIN dec'd. Daughter, Mary WILEY, bequeathed
a woman slave, was to be sold after being valued by Robert COCHRAN,
William and James HARRIS. 3 hundred dollar value to be distributed
among legatees."
Following are some miscellaneous data concerning James CREATON [James
signs his name this way in Moses estate papers]:
The Cabarrus Co Court Minutes of Apr 1806 for Isabel's Will being
proved in court- Letters of Testamentary issued to Oliver HARRIS,
Executor named in said will which was done according to law-makes no
mention of her husband- The actual Will apparently hasn't been found-
so we don't know what it may have contained.
There is a James CREATTON with a wife- both over 45, with 2 slaves-on
the 1800 census for Cabarrus Co, p678
1810 census this county, p137- there is a James CRATON living alone &
none on 1820 census.
From Jean- April 1784-microfilm of Court Minutes, Cabarrus Co, NC:
James CRATON is given leave to move the property of several orphans &
legatees of Moses SHELBY dec'd, not exceeding 3 miles provided he
enters into bond with sufficient security to be approved of by Adam
ALEXANDER, Esq, for the decent maintenance of said orphans during the
space of 3 months.
From Moses SHELBYs original estate records- 27 Dec 1785- James CRATON
& Evan SHELBY are bound by Adam ALEXANDER, John McNitt ALEXANDER ..50
lbs for Isabella SHELBY, minor & orphan of Moses SHELBY. James CRATON
is appt guardian.
ibid- 18 Jan 1786- James CREATON rec'd of the Exec of Moses SHELBY
estate, [etc]..part of a portion bequeathed to his wife Issable[sic]
SHELBY. James signs...
[Oliver HARRIS is married to Moses SHELBYs sister, Margaret- Oliver &
Margaret name their children: Isabel, Moses & Thomas HARRIS.]
(Source: Judy Trolinger-Oct. 2004)
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Called "Joe". | Joseph Enoch Allen
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At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Kimberly Allen
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transcribed from Tennessee Records, Bible Records and Marriage Bonds,
Compiled by Jeannette Tillotson Acklen, 1933, p 40.
Kindly transcribed by Barb Donathan:
W. E. KNOX BIBLE RECORD W. E. Knox Bible records copied by Rebekah
Jetton:
Jane Knox, born June 11 (or 13), 1770; died May 25, 1842.[md Samuel
POLK] Samuel W. Knox, born Oct., 1814.[Samuel is the son of Joseph
KNOX md Magdelene ALLISON (KNOX)] Eliza Knox, born Oct. 17, 1817; died
Sept. 13, 1840. Samuel W. Knox and Eliza Dill, married Feb. 22, 1838.
Samuel W. Knox and Mary A. Mabry, married Dec. 13, 1842. Thomas
Allison Knox, born April 14, 1722, and departed this life May 5, 1794.
Magdalene [Neil] Allison, born Aug. 31, 1725, and departed this life
May 17, 1794.[wife of Thomas Allison KNOX - apparently their children
did not assume the surname of KNOX] Theophilus Allison, born Feb. 1,
1740. Alexander Allison, born Nov. 27, 1749, and departed this life
May, 176-. Magdalene Allison, born Dec 20, 1751.[d. 27 Dec 1802,
Rutherford, TN -md Joseph KNOX, 2 Mar 1773, Rowen, North Carolina, son
of John KNOX md Jeane GRACY]] Theophilus Allison, born May 30, 1754.
Margaret Allison, born Aug. 29, 1756, and departed this life Sept. 24,
1779. Thomas Allison, Jr., born Jan. 10, 1759. Magdalene Knox, born
Dec. 28, 1751, and departed this life Nov. 27, 1802. Elizabeth Knox
departed this life April 7, 1807.
(Courtesy of Peggy Reece Bruckner )
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ALLISONS in Iredell Co., NC. Joseph, Thomas ALLISON in land deeds 1819
& 1827. Sons (?)
Theophilus Allison listed in the W.E. Knox Bible Record as b. 1 Feb.1740. Maybe a brother of Thomas Allison I. | Thomas Allison, I
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Robert was a Presbyterian Preacher (and her guardian). He was
suspended from church on 4 Oct 1794 because of his belief in Doctrine
of Universal Salvation. (Source: Johnnie M. Johnson in her book A
Chronology of Moses and Isabel Shelby and Their Sons) | Robert Archibald
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