Araspes Alexander

When Araspes Alexander was born on March 3, 1807, in Pennsylvania, his father, David, was 47. He married Harriet Harris on December 12, 1833, in St Clair County, Illinois. They had seven children in 16 years. He died on January 8, 1864, in Chariton County, Missouri, at the age of 56, and was buried in Shiloh, Illinois.

FindAGrave Birth: Mar. 6, 1807 Death: Jan. 8, 1864

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Spouse:

 Harriet Alexander (1808 - 1864)

Children:

 Olive Alexander*

 Sarah M. Alexander (1836 - 1859)*

 Mary E. Alexander (1845 - 1861)*

 Charles Araspes Alexander (1850 - 1915)*

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Burial: Shiloh Valley Cemetery Shiloh St. Clair County Illinois, USA Plot: 35

Araspes Alexander and his new wife Harriet Harris started farming together Dec 12, 1833 in St Clair County IL. They moved the farming operation to Chariton and Randolph Counties in Missouri. The farm near Jacksonville in Randolph County was operated by 3 generations, Charles Araspes, Rollo and Hugo A. Alexander. Alexander farm was also established in Macon County by Hugo J in the 40's and continues to be operated by his youngest son. ALEXANDER FAMILY FARMS FLP was established on highway O in Macon County in 2008 by his oldest son and grandchildren continuing the agricultural family tradition & lifestyle started over 183 years ago. HISTORICAL NOTE: ALEXANDER VALLEY in Sonoma County California was founded by the brother of Araspes, Cyrus Alexander, who is famous for his revolutionary approach to starting and managing vineyards. In 1841 Cyrus Alexander traveled from IL arriving in an untamed valley to manage the Sotoyome Rancho, a Mexican land grant owned by San Diego sea captain Henry Delano Fitch, and his wife, Josefa Carrillo. As payment for his services, Alexander received 9,000 acres on the eastern side of the valley, where he built his home. A tireless innovator, Alexander planted orchards, constructed a tannery, and built the first grain mill in the area!