Alexander family: The Seven Brothers and Two Sisters

The "Seven Brothers" have been identified by the now defunct website AlexanderDNA.org, replaced with FamilyTreeDNA, site as follows:

8. Joseph Alexander 'tanner' (ca 1660 - 1730) m. Abigail McKnitt

from Susan Shields Sasek's research page

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~sassytazzy/family...

FIRST GENERATION OF THE ALEXANDER LINE IN AMERICA TO GRACE WILLIAMS ALEXANDER

Joseph Alexander was born in Sterling, South Scotland, the birthplace of the Scottish Poet, Robert Burns. Joseph Alexander died in 1726 at New Munster, in the colony of Maryland.

In 1673 Joseph immigrated to Armaugh County, Ireland to gain religious freedom. In Ireland, the King, in an effort to subugate the Irish, divided the counties into parishes. He appointed Clergy of the Church of England and entrusted in them both civil and ecclestiastical authority to govern the people. The Presbyterian ministers were persecuted by the State Clergy and they retaliated by persuading their congregations to immigrate to America with them, where religious freedom was assured.

In 1676 Joseph Alexander and seven of his brothers sailed from Ireland on the "Good Ship Welcome" for America. They anchored in the Delaware River, off shore from the town of New Castle. They then migrated to the established Presbyterian settlement at "New Castle", now known as Christianna Hundred, in the American colony in 1714. Lord Cecil had received from the King of England, a land grand of several thousands acres in Maryland colony. Land speculators had purchased approximately 6,000 acres of Lord Cecil's tract, one part of which was located on the Big Elk River, which the early settlers named "New Munster".

Joseph Alexander and his brothers purchased land in New Munster and established the first homes of the Alexanders in America. The actual location of Joseph Alexander's first home is not known, however, a few of the houses have been restored and they are built of field stone and logs mortared with clay. The original land grant to Lord Cecil and Joseph Alexander's deeds can be seen at the Maryland Historical Library at Annapolis, Maryland. Approxiamately [sic], two hundred years later William DuPont purchased several hundred acres of the original Lord Cecil grant, including a portion of "New Munster" and built his estate "Fair Hill". He restored the old Presbyterian Church (now known as Christianna Hundred) and a few of the old houses. In the graveyard of the Church are buried many of the Alexander immigrants and their descendants.

Joseph Alexander's will was filed at Elkton, Maryland on March 9, 1726 which gives the names of his children and his bequests to them.

Children of JOSEPH ALEXANDER:

1. Sophie Alexander

2. Jane Alexander

3. Abigail Alexander

4. Francis Alexander

5. Abraham Alexander

6. James Alexander *

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Note: Refer to Page II of "The Alexanders of Mecklenburg County"

SOPHIE ALEXANDER, the daughter of Joseph Alexander, was bequeathed a sum of monies in her father's will.

JANE ALEXANDER, the daughter of Joseph Alexander, married Alexander Mackey.

ABIGAIL ALEXANDER, the daughter of Joseph Alexander, married Mr. Clapham.

FRANCIS ALEXANDER, the son of Joseph Alexander. No information available.

ABRAHAM ALEXANDER, the son of Joseph Alexander, other than mention of him in his will, no other information available.

Joseph Alexander

Name: Joseph Alexander

Year: 1714

Place: Maryland

Family Members: Father Joseph

Source Publication Code: 9450

Primary Immigrant: Alexander, James

Annotation: Published extracts from The Magazine of American Genealogy, section 4, nos. 1-27 (1929 - [1932]). Good compilation but incomplete, since publication of the magazine was suspended; it contains names from beginning of alphabet through 'Battles' only. Source

Source Bibliography: VIRKUS, FREDERICK A., editor. Immigrants to America before 1750. An Alphabetical List of Immigrants to the Colonies, before 1750, Compiled from Official and Other Records. Surnames 'A through Battles.' Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1965. 220p.

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[NOTE: The following is someone's compilation of research about many generations of the Alexander family. It is not all related to this profile, and it needs to be sorted out, with information placed in the profiles of each person it references.]

DAR Magazine "Elias Alexander Sr. Col. (Elias) Married Sophia his first cousin, daughter of his uncle Joseph Alexander, was designated "son-in-law" in will of Joseph Alexander tanner. One of the seven Alexander deeded land in New Munster recorded Oct 22 1714 Cecil Co., Maryland. Buys from Stephenson "New Munster" 15 Aug 1718 (Maryland Land Records J.S.3:206) CCMD Land Deed's 10:147 1730 Elias sold to John Alexander land sold by Stevenson to Elias in Mildford HD. in 1718 John's wife Susannah of Chester Co Penn. 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) "Alex Pioneers " Elias Alexander was designated "son in law:" in the will of Joseph Alexander "Tanner" of Cecil Co., Will probate in 1730, and no doubt married his (Joseph's) daughter Sophia. Elias probably married three times and Ann Taylor, his last wife, is well authenticated.

"ELIAS ALEXANDER, son of ANDREW (and grandson of William Sr. of Somerset); (whose wife was Sophia Alexander), daughter--of JOSEPH ALEXANDER of New Munster, and O'D Wire 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" 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, 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.(first two unnamed) 3rd. Jane McClung. EZRA, 172?-1800, m.(wife not listed.) ARTHUR, d. 1763, m. Margaret McKamy. Daughter of Elias unnamed." Welch " Andrew Alexander also settled in Somerset 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" Pioneers " the will of Joseph Alexander dated 1726 names sons James and Francis daughters Sophia, Jane Muley (or Mackey), Abigail Chapham and 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 Magazine The Somerset Register Liber IKL states that 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 Magazine " The children of Andrew Alexander were Abigail, b 15 Sept 1677, and Elias, b 1679, Brevard "Elias Alexander (b Feb 1679-d 1747" Brevard D Pg 174 " Elias Alexander was born in Somerset Co., MD.26Feb 1679,and died in 1747 probably near Slate Hill, Your Co., Pa." Alex Pioneers "The first record of Andrew Alexander appears in the Somerset Register DB,I.K. L., States "Elias was born 26 Feb. 1679 and he died in Frederick Co MC about 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; Elias (Elias)Alexander the son of Andrew Alexander and his wife 26 Elias Alexander, son of Andrew Alexander and Ann Taylor" Virkus Vol V p 42 Andrew Alexander 1650 two children: Abigail-1677and Elias-1679 m. daughter o f Joseph Alexander of New Munster.

Pa DAR Magazine " (From Somerset Register), He died in 1747, probably near Slate Hill, Penn., near Slate Hill, York Hill, Pa DAR Magazine " the Somerset Register states that Elias die d in Frederick County MD about 1750 leaving second wife Ann (Taylor) and a number of children of whom Elias(Colonel Elias of Rutherford Co. NC.) was one. " Brevard D Pg 174 " Elias Alexander was born in Somerset Co., MD.26Feb 1679,and died in 174 7 probably near Slate Hill, York Co.,.Pa. " Alex Kin pg 10 " will: Dec 1726 d.1747,Slate Hill, York Co, Pa Prob PA ADMINISTRATION BONDS PA A,73 8 May 1753. Estate of Elias Alexander of York Co. Will l PA Your A:73 * May 1753 Estate of EliasAlexander of York Co., Francis Alexander, administrator. Tenet in¹200. Inventory filed with bond [19 May 1753] mentions a legacy of¹20 from decedent’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. A,73] Alex Kin pg 10 "Elias Alexander, was born in or on Feb.26, 1679.(From Somerset Register), H \e died in 1747, probably near Slate Hill, Penn., near Slate Hill, York Hill,

Updated 3 Jan 2001 This Alexander Data base had been prepared by me for my research in trying to locate my GGGrandmother Rebecca Jane Alexander "I am providing the information on this Genealogy Page solely for the purpose of furthering family research & the information

Marriage: 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 of 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 their second child Abraham" Brevard D Pg 174 " Elias Alexander was born in Somerset Co., MD.26Feb 1679,and died in 1747 probably near Slate Hill, Youk Co.,.Pa. He and Sophia may have had seven sons, though there is no proof of this. Some authorities say that Sophia and Elias were parents of two "signers", Abraham and Ezra, and grandparents of two others, Adam and Charles" 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, 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.(first two unnamed) 3rd. Jane McClung. EZRA, 172?-1800, m.(wife not listed.) ARTHUR, d. 1763, m. Margaret McKamy. Daughter of Elias unnamed.

Bill Alexander "Elias had the following children: Jedediah (eldest son); William(2nd son); I do not know which was 3rd son; ELIJAH(4thson); Issac; Arthur; Abraham( and he had written in pencil, "Signer and Chairman"; Francis; Mary; Ester; Ezra( and again in pencil-Signer);Elias Jr," Most of these children migrated to N. Carolina, together with Elias' 3rd wife, Mary Taylor, during the seventeen fifties, largely to Mecklenburg County. However, it is known that Isaac remained in Penn. and died there in 1793.Two of the sons, Abraham and Ezra, were signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, May20, 1775. Two of the grandsons(sons of William), Adam and Charles, were also "signers". Two other Alexander’s, Hezekiah and John McKnitt, sons of James Alexander, and grandsons of Joseph Alexander of New Munster, Md., were also "signers" " This is the complete paragraph, exactly as he wrote it on :

Alex Kin "It is thought by most all students of Alexander genealogy that he married Sophia, the daughter of JOSEPH ALEXANDER, The Tanner. 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, 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.(first two unnamed) 3rd. Jane McClung. EZRA, 172?-1800, m.(wife not listed.)ARTHUR, d. 1763, m. Margaret McKamy. Daughter of Elias unnamed. Abstract Will of Joseph Alexander dtd 13 Dec 1726 probated 9 Mar1730 (GS 013867) Cecil Co.Md.(AA-1-222) " I, Joseph Alexander of New Munster, in Cecil County, in the Providence of Maryland -- make this my last Will and Testament as follows; First: I give and bequeath to my son-in-law Elias Alexander a sarton(cirtain ?) bond assigned to me by Sarah Stown baring date the 19th of August 1718 except so much as is already paid and forty shilling to my daughter Sophia. Welch " Andrew Alexander also settled in Somerset 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" Alex Kin pg 8 " Joseph Alexander Will of record in Cecil Co., Md., dated 1726 names sons James and Francis , son in law Elias Alexander and daughters’ Sophia (whom we assume married her cousin Elias, Jane Mackey and Abigail Chaphan "
Old Somerset & Alex Kin pg 14 " Sophia Alexander m. Elias Alexander, son of Andrew Alexander and Ann Taylor" Simpson Pg 183 " Sophia Alexander married her paternal 1st cousin Elias Alexander, son of Andrew Alexander " DAR Magazine " It is said that Sophia ,daughter of Joseph Alexander of Cecil Co Md married Elias, son of Andrew Alexander of Somerset Md. Many evidences point to the fact that this is true. Joseph Alexander in his will, mentions "my son in law Elias Alexander" and it seems to be generally accepted that he married Sophia.

Our Alexander Heritage pg 27 "Elis married his first Cousin Sophia, a daughter of his Uncle William Alexander and Catherine Wallace" PA Genol Magazine "Elias Alexander seem to have married his first cousin, Sophia, a daughter of his uncle, Joseph Alexander." Brevard " Elias Alexander m. Sophia Alexander (daughter of Joseph Alexander) Pioneers " Elias Alexander was designated "son-in-Law" in the will of Joseph Alexander tanner of Cecil Co., probated 1730, and no doubt married his daughter Sophia. " Brevard D pg 174 " Sophia Alexander m Elias Alexander (probably son of Andrew, grandson of Samuel)" Merton Alexander "Elias (Elijah) Sr. Alexander m. 1708 Sophia Alexander d. abt 1726 Maryland Families pg 65 " Sophia Alexander m. Cousin, EliasAlexander. She was daughter of Joseph Alexander Alex Kin p.14 Sophia Alexander m. Elias Alexander, son of Andrew Alexander and Ann Taylor" Richard B. Alexander " Sophia ALEXANDER married Elias ALEXANDER, son of Andrew ALEXANDER. Children a) Abraham ALEXANDER was born on 9 December 1718 at Cecil Co., MD. He married Dorcas WILSON? in 1748 at Cecil Co., NC. He died on 23 April1786 at 3 Miles North of, Charlotte, NC, at age 67. Virkus Vol V p 42 Andrew Alexander 1650 two children: Abigail-1677and Elias-1679 m. daughter of Joseph Alexander of New Munster. ADMINISTRATION BONDS York Co Pa.

A,738 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 decedent’s brother Jededia Alexander. A,7722 Feb 1754. Estate of William Alexander of York Co., Francis Alexander, admr. Tenet in ¹100. Inventory filed 23 Feb 1754 mentions that he was of Chanceford Twp. and lists a legacy of ¹5 from his brother Jededia.

Orphans Court Dockets York Co Pa A,44 28 May, 27th George II[1754]. On Petition of Francis Alexander administrator of EliasAlexander intestate, an order of sale is awarded for lands in Chanceford Twp.[8 May 1753. Mary, widow of Elias Alexander of Chanceford Twp. renounces administration in favor of her brother-in-law Francis Alexander. A,73] DAR Magazine " the Somerset Register states that Elias died in Frederick County 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. " Merton Alexander "Elias (Elijah) Sr. Alexander m. Ann/Mary Taylor about 1680 d. aft 1726" Bill Alexander "Most of these children migrated to North Carolina, together with Elias's 3rd wife, Mary Taylor, during the seventeen fifties, largely to Mecklenburg County, however it is known that Isaac remained in Penn. and died there in 1793.

Title: ** A GENEALOGICAL RECORD FOR NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THEAMERICAN REVOLUTION MAGAZINE compiled by Descendants Under 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 Depart Text: "The Six Alexander’s who Signed the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence" A Genealogy Compiled by Descendants 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 Title: Simpson and Allied Families Pg 181 to 195 Author: Dennis William Simpson Text: Sara C. Allen Rt.2 Box 327 Hiddenlite,NC.,28636 Title: The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine sub titled John McKnitt and some of his Kinsfolk (ca 1 660 - 1714) Pub 1948 pages Publication: Pub by the Pennsylvania Historical Society Oct 1948 Pages 76 to 90Herndon Text: Francis Alexander died aft 1778 Vol 16 pg 85 Oct 1948 Title: The Brevard Family The Descendents of John/Jean Brevard of France, Ireland and Maryland. by Robert Stephens Hand.( Outlined Author: Robert Stephans Hand Publication: Hand Pub by Robert Stephens Hand at 6 Nine Gates Rd.R.#1 Chadds Ford Pa., 1937 Text: Appendix D of Brevard Family by Robert Stephans Hand Pages 161 Thru174 Title: Aaron Boggs; Alexander Pioneers ( Alexander Family by Aaron Boggs Pubin Monroe Enquirer Aug Sep 1960)Author: Aaron Boggs Publication: Pub in Monroe Enquirer, Charlotte, NC July 14 1960 to Sept 1 1960extracted from data of DAR John Foster Chapter Text: A potpourri of information about Union County and its people complied by John Foster Chapter of DAR Charlotte NC Title: Anneck Blythe Ingram; Genealogy of Alexander Descendants 1952 sub title The six Alexander’s who signed the Mecklenburg D Author: Anneck Blythe Ingram 1952 Publication: Photocopy of Priv Pub Genealogy of Alexander’s & related families Text: Genealogy of Alexander’s & related families. Compiled by A. Blyth Ingram in 1952.100+ pgs of Alexander’s & related families. Indexed Other surnames incl:Abernethy,Brown,Caldwell,Cannon,Coffey,Conger,Culp,Davidson,Fewell, Garrison,Henderson, Hutchinson,Kirkpatrick,Knox,McCoy,McGinn,Pharr,Polk,Puckett,Query Ramsey,Rankin,Sample,Stewart,Wallis,Whitley,Wilson,Yandell,Young, Title: Alice Norris Parran; 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 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 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 Ministry. His son, Andrew Alexander, Baron of Ministry, d. prior to 1527. His wife, Catherine Graham, their son, Alexander Alexander Baron of Menstrie(1529) m. Lady Elizabeth Douglas, daughter. of Thomas Douglas oldest son of Sir Robt. Douglas of Lochleven, by his wife Margaret daughter 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 ofMenstry (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 daughter m. Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, daughter Margaret. A son, William remarkable for his corpulence, m. and had four son 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 bro of Archibald, but not of Thomas the father. Archibald did Colonial service in America in the Sandy Creek Expedition. They had eight children.--family settled in Augusta co. Va. Archibald Alexander m. secondly, 1757 Jane McClure, daughter of James McClure of Augusta. Page 66 "ELIAS ALEXANDER, son of ANDREW (and grandson of William Sr. of Somerset); wife, 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.(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 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 Josiah 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. about 1600 in Scotland or Ireland. about 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 . Title: Charles Carman and Virginia W. Alexander; Alexander Kin Vol 1 1965 Alexander Kin "Descendants of James Alexander (17 Author: Charles Carman Alexander and Virginia (Wood) Alexander 1965 Publication: volume 1 copyright 1965 is on microfiche #6,019,511 volume 2 copyright 1974 is on microfilm #1,697,365 item #2. FHC Text: Descendants of James Alexander (1742-1778) taken from Bible Records in possession of Mrs. Margaret Alexander Muse of Mt Pleasant, North Carolina "Pg 32 Names of 6 children of James Alexander and Betsy McCracken Alexander Bible record From "Alexander Kin" volume 2, pages 128 - 129] Births: Reuben Alexander - Mar 23, 1785 Eliza A. Alexander - Nov 18, 1784 Louisa Alexander - May 24, 1808 Carolina Alexander - Mar 22, 1810 John Edward Alexander - Sep 29, 1811 Mary Ann Alexander - Sep 27, 1813 Martha Spears Alexander - Jan 20, 1815 William Nicholas Alexander - May 23, 18- Charles Fontaine Alexander - Mar 5, 1819 Reuben Miller Alexander - Aug 29, 1820 Sarah Rebecca Alexander - Mar 15, 1822 Martha Eliza Duerson - July 28, 1840 John A. Duerson - Oct 9, 1842 Reuben M. Duerson - Mar 11, 1849 Mary Selina Duerson - Jan 29, 1852 Mary Strange - Jun 9, 1835 Robert Strange - Dec 20, 1836 Martha Caroline Alexander - Sep 15, 1840 Elizabeth Sophia Alexander - Nov 3, 1845 Martha C. Alexander - Sep 15, 1846 Mary Louisa Alexander - Sep 6, 1848

Marriages: Reuben Alexander and Eliza A. Miller - Aug. 8, 1807 [in Cumberland Co., KY] Louisa Alexander and John P. Monroe - July 14, 1830 Carolina D. Alexander and Nathe Strange - July 9, 1835 Martha Spears Alexander and Thos. C. Duerson - Sep 10, 1840 Miller Alexander and Mary N. Miller - Dec 23, 1840 John E. Alexander and Eliza Strange Charles F. Alexander and Maria Lucas William N. Alexander and Jane Ellington - Sep 15, 1846 Dr. John E. Alexander and Elizabeth McDaniel - July 4, 1849 Mary A. Alexander and John Hayes - Dec 15, 1863

Deaths: Mary Alexander Hayes - Mar. 19, 1898 Sallie E. Strange (Robert Strange's wife) died in Louisville Sep 18,1874 William N. Alexander died in 1894 Susan Porter died Apr 3, 1814 (72 yrs.) Robert Strange died Jan 9, 1878 John E. Strange died Oct 14, 1878 C. Fontaine Alexander died July 1898 Lucy Alexander (wife of John of the Revolutionary War) died July 19,1815 John Alexander (Revolutionary Soldier) died Oct 17, 1830 Carolina D. Strange (daughter of Reuben and Eliza Alexander and wife of Nath Strange) died Dec 14, 1838 Eliza Sophia Alexander (wife of John Ed. Alexander) died Dec 22, 1845 Martha L. Duerson (wife of T.C. Duerson and daughter of Reuben and Eliza M. Alexander) died Aug 4, 1846 John M. Alexander, Sr. died Jun 18, 1848 Martha Eliza (daughter of Thomas C. and Martha Duerson) died Oct 28,1852 Joseph Alexander died Oct 3, 1859 Melvina Monroe died Apr 8, 1862 Louisa Monroe died Apr 19, 1862 Eliza A. Alexander died Apr 6, 1855 Reuben Alexander died Oct 26, 1864 John Hayes died Feb 16, 1864 Sarah R. Duerson died Feb 5, 1883 Title: Frederick A. Virkus; The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, First Families of America, Inst of American Genealogy Author: Frederick A. Virkus; Publication: Pub. Frederick A. Virkus, Chicago, 1925, 1933, 1942 Text: Virkus Vol V p 42 under Arnold, Andrew Alexander is from line of Bruce Andrew Alexander b. 1 546, Baron of Menstrie m. Catherine Graham Thomas Alexander 1630 a Royalist went to Ireland, 1652. , William b. 1676, James 1766-1849 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, Wiliam jr. m to Catherine. (William known to have been inCo.Donegal. Ireland. He named his farm, Raphoe, Andrew Alexander 1650 two children: Abigail-1677 and Elias-1679 m.daughter of Joseph Alexander of New Munster, Virkus, Vol II for one Andrew Alexander and Anne Taylor from Earl of Sterling line.) Title: Alexander Research by Kerry Welch Evans Alexander Log -167 Author: Kerry Welch Evans Alexander Publication: Charlotte NC DAR Text: Three typewritten stories on Hezekiah, James and Joseph from the Hezekiah Home site Museum is in Charlotte, NC. 14. Title: Clarence W. Griffin, HISTORY OFF OLD TRYON AND RUTHERFORD COUNTIES,NORTH CAROLINA 1730-1936 By Clarence W. Griffin, A Author: Clarence W. Griffin, Asheville, NC Publication: Pub: The Miller Printing Company, 1937 Text: Page 170: Senator Elias Alexander, III, was a son of Elias Alexander, I, 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. EliasAlexander, II, was a son of this couple. He migrated to Mecklenburg Co. with other Alexander’s, and settled in the Sugar Creek settlement, anew miles north of Charlotte. Elias, II, 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. EliasAlexander died May 13, 1818.They had eleven children: (1) Francis Alexander (1778-1852), man-years county surveyor of Rutherford Co. His daughter, Jane McBee, married Francis S. Cox 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. A son, Ross Alexander, Jr., married Charlotte Hill and they were parents of the late J. F. Alexander, Forest City lumberman, businessman, textile manufacturer and Assemblyman, and Hon. A. C. Alexander, of Georgia. (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. (3) Anna married Stephen Camp. (4) Jane married Verdure McBee, of Lincolnton. (5)Margaret married Col. David Reinhardt. (6) Patsy Blanton married Jacob Fisher. (7)William Alexander died 18 21. (8) Elias Alexander, III, son of Elias II, was State Senator in 1832. He was living in Greenville, SC, in1875. (9) James Taylor Alexander. (10 and 11) Thomas and Alston Alexander both died young. Page 375: Jacob F. Alexander was born January 11, 1859, near Forest City, a son of Major Ross and Charlotte (Hill) Alexander.

Title: ADMINISTRATION BONDS PA Book A, pg 738 May 1753. Estate of EliasAlexander of York Co., Text: ADMINISTRATION BONDS PA A,738 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 decedent’s brother Jededia Alexander. Title: Alice Campbell 21 Sep '99 Title: Will York Co Pa A,73 8 May 1753. Estate of Elias Alexander of York Co., Francis Alexander, administrator. Tenet in ¹20 Text: 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 decedent’s brother Jededia Alexander. Title: Annie K. Blythe Ingram; "Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine", Volume: 86 Number: 5 (May 1952)DAR Genealogical Author: Mrs. Annie K. Blythe Ingram Publication: FHC call 929.273 Ag 26h JSMB FAMHIST BOOK "Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine", Volume: 86 Number: 5(May 195 Text: "The Six Alexander’s who Signed the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence" A Genealogy Compiled by Descendants 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 Title: Old Somerset on the Eastern Shore of Maryland Author: Clayton Torrence Publication: Pub Genealogical Pub. Co. 1973 Title: Richard B Alexander III New E-Mail Aug '98 101-EUniversity Blvd.#3 Tucson Arizona 85705 E-Mail < Title: Cecil Co. Registry of Wills Liber AA # 1 Folo 222 Will of Joseph Alexander dtd 13/30 Dec 1726 probated 9 Mar 1730 (GS 0 Publication: Old Somerset on the Eastern Shore of Maryland , by Clayton Torrence Pub. Genealogical Pub Co . 1973Baldwin's Calendar of Text: Abstract Will of Joseph Alexander dtd 13 Dec 1726 probated 9 Mar 1730(GS 013867) Cecil Co.Md .(AA-1-222) " I, Joseph Alexander of New Munster, in Cecil County, in the Providence of Maryland -- make this my last Will and Testament as follows; First: I give and bequeath to my son-in-law Elias Alexander a sarton(cirtain ?) bond assigned to me by Sarah Stown baring date the 19th of August 1718 except so much as is already paid and forty shilling to my daughter Sophia. Item: I will and bequeath to my son Francis, twenty shillings to my daughter Jane Muloy 1 ten shillings’ to my daughter Abigail (named for Joseph’s wife Abigail McKnitt Alexander) Clayhorn 10 shillings’. Item: all and singular the rest to my estate real and movable of what denomination nature of kind so ever I will and bequeath to my son James his heirs and assigns for ever and I doe appoint ordain and constitute the said James Alexander to be sole executor of this my last Will and Testament. Witness my hand and seal this 13 day of December, Anno Domini 1726. The witnesses were: Owen O'Donnel, Ann Taylor, John Dail, John McKnight.evidently his brother in -law.

Title: Norris W. Preyer; Hezekiah Alexander and the Revolution in the Backcountry; Charlotte, NC, 28 207.Author: Norris W. Preyer 704-334-5022, Address: 2028 Roswell Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28207. Publication: Heritage Printers, Inc. Charlotte, N.C. second Printing Charlotte, North Carolina Sept 1998 Charlotte, NC, 28207 Lib ref Text: 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 Alexander’s Title: Dr Alvah M.Stafford and Mrs Evelyn Alexander Stafford; **ALEXANDERNOTE BOOKS complied and researched by Dr. Alvah Staff Author: Dr Alvah M.Stafford and Mrs Evelyn Alexander Stafford Publication: Dr Alvah and Mrs. Stafford's "Alexander Papers" which some 400 pages of material is found only in the Carolina room of the Text: pg. 3. The Alexander Pioneers who settled in Somerset County, Maryland were Andrew, William Sr. Samuel, James, Francis and John.--others of the name who may also be considered as of the first-generation. These were among the original grantees of land in New Munster, Cecil county, Maryland in 1714 and 1718. They were Joseph Alexander, tanner, Arthur Alexander, farmer and David Alexander, weaver. James Alexander, weaver was also one of the group that received New Munster land as wells James Alexander, farmer who was the son of Samuel of Somerset County. These men had evidently been living on the land for some time as Stevenson deed stated that the Alexander’s had for some years past been improved (the land) possessed by them and had by them been divided among themselves pg. 3 gives something on ANDREW ALEXANDER who died comparatively young about 1700, wife unknown. may have been McKnight. Record of birth of son Elias (Elias) born 26th AD 1679. Andrew appears in Somerset Register which was begun in 1714-15. Some years later the son Elias witnessed the Cecil Co deed executed by Thomas Stevenson conveying the New Munster tract in Cecil Co to group including seven Alexanders in 1714. In 1718 the same group received more land from Stevenson. From 1765-85 a Francis Alexander was taxed in West Caln Township, Chester Co and from 1765-7 4 a Francis was taxed in West Nanmeal Township. These townships join and they may have been father and son. May 13 1777 Francis of Springtown Manor, West Nantmeal Township deed land on branch of the Brandywine. This was probably Francis Sr. His wife was Catherine sons William and James, grandsons James and Francis gd. Betsey and daughter in law Jean and Nancy Armitage (James) who removed to Venango Co. Pa about 1824 His daughter Helen, Mrs James R. Burr, Franklin, Pa is member of DAR Sophia, daughter of Joseph the tanner may have married Elias Alexander son of Andrew . Jane Huley daughter of Joseph the tanner no record, Abigail Clapham also daughter of Joseph the tanner no record.

DAVID ALEXANDER Chapter 1 pg. 99-101 David Alexander, weaver of new Munster, Cecil County, Maryland: no record has been found as to the origin of David Alexander who was one of the original group of seven Alexander’s who purchased land in New Munster in 1714 and 1718. The fact that most of them came from Somerset County on the Eastern Shore leads to the belief that David also came from there. It is possible that he was a son of one of the Alexander emigrants who settled in that county. We know of but one son of William Alexander Sr, one son of Francis and none of John while evidently Andrew had but one son Elias. It is reasonable to assume that there were more children in these families. To be sure David may have come from Talbot County on the Eastern Shore where there were early Alexanders-probably antedating those of Somerset. Some of these bore the name of David. Again, there were David Alexander’s on the Western Shore of Maryland. It is possible that he came directly form Ulster or Scotland; although immigration had not actively started in 1714 and certainly not as early as 1683,when Talbot surveyed the New Munster tract for the fifteen other Irishmen. David may have been one of them-for there were Alexander’s in this unnamed group. In the deed executed by Thomas Stevenson, Aug 201714, to Matthew Wallace and the Alexander group, the land insignificantly described as being bounded by the lands of Daniel Pearce, Matthew Wallace and David Alexander. Thus David Alexander owned land in New Munster before the other Alexander’s received title to the l,000 acres; upon which probably all of them had lived, without title,according to the text of the Stevenson deed. Moreover, he may have been one of the fifteen other Irishmen for whom Talbot surveyed land in 1683. David Alexander was an Elder at Broad Creek Church and as Elders he and John Brevard were present at a meeting of the New Castle Presbytery held Aug. 9 1726 at Upper Elk Church. This may have been the Christiana Church or the Rock Church, probably the former.(Records of the Presbytery of New Castle upon Delaware. Journal of the Presbyterian Historical Society, Vol xv. pg 1131).

A petition signed by 88 inhabitants of Cecil Co. Md, was sent to the Assembly and by them referred to the Committee of A grievances on Oct. 11 1725. David Alexander signed this petition. ( Mc Hist.Society, Baltimore)

Not knowing his forbears, David Alexander, weaver, will be considered as constituting the first generation of his branch of the Family. The dates of his birth, marriage and death are unknown. It maybe that his wife’s name was Mary, and by analyzing the scant legal records it would appear that he died soon after 1740. This is borne out by documents which show that his son and heir, Aaron, began disposing of his father’s property in 1749.About 1746 the widow of a David Alexander married John Dobbin in Pennsylvania for a time they resided near Winchester, Va and then went to Carolina. While the Alexander families that went with them took up their abode in the Yadkin-Cataba section, they settled on the Cape Fear River. Ann Alexander , daughter of the deceased David and step-daughter. of John Dobbin married Gilbert, son of Alexander Clark. This information which is found in NC Colonial Records, Vol 5 pg. 1197, probably refers to the wife of David Alexander of New Munster or maybe to the wife of David Alexander who died in Lancaster, Pa. in 1741. The first authentic record found of David Alexander is contained in the deed executed by Thomas Stevenson, dated May 18 1714 in which he conveyed l,100 acres of land lying along the Elk River, in that part of Cecil county known as new Munster, to David Alexander, weaver and five other Alexander’s. Elias Alexander was one of the witnesses of this document. According to promise Stevenson deeded 903 additional acres to the same group of Alexander’s on Aug 15 1718; Mary, the widow of James the famer and Elias being included. (Cecil Deed Books no 2and 3) David’s land was on the east side of the Elk River and joined that of James Alexander, weaver, and his son Moses. It was situated just south of the present Mason-Dixon line and may have extended into Pennsylvania. At any event, available records give the impression that David and his family were largely inhabitants of that State. In 1724 David Alexander patented a tract of land in Cecil county called David’s Purchase, the certificate of survey being numbered 75.(Land office, Annapolis). David witnessed a deed executed by James Alexander, weaver, his son Moses, and his wife Mary to William Sample of Chester Co. Pa, April 8 1735 (Cec. 5-97). Only two children of David are of definite record, namely Aaron and William. However there were probably others and it would not be amiss to consider sons David and John and James. The records of Chester County contain deeds and wills of several Alexander’s bearing these names Moreover, the David’s and Johns maintain a certain association; while the frequent repetition of the name John gives rise to the impression that David Alexander of Cecil Co and John Alexander of Somerset may have been closely connected. Pennsylvania records carrying the name, David Alexander are herewith included. Some of them may have been David’s sons or grandsons and may furnish a clue to this brand of the Alexander’s.---The will of a David Alexander of Pequea, Lancaster Co Penn. is date Jan 11 1741. (Lancaster, A-1-5). He named his aged mother, Mary Alexander and my two sisters Mary Patterson and Jennet Pemberton---my two brothers Robert and John Alexander---John Alexander, my cousin. Evidently David was unmarried as he names neither wife nor children. He may have been a son of David of Cecil Co Md. Pequea is situated on the east bank of the Susquehanna, to the north of the Peach Bottom section of sw Lancaster Co. This was essentially a Scotch-Irish s/settlement.---a John Alexander of Martick Township, Lancaster Co, Penn, made his will April 5 1763. (Martick Township was in the same section as Pequea) He named his wife Jane; eldest son Thomas and son James. John may have been the brother of the above David.---James Alexander, evidently the son of John made his will Jan 261802.He named his wife Mary; son John; son Andrew and his son David; daughters Mary and Margaret. His son John and wife Edith of Easttown, later deeded his sister Mary Alexander a lot willed to John by his father, David.---The Pennsylvania Archives record the following land warrants issued to Alexander’s bearing the name David: Lancaster Co, 150 acres, May 261738 Lancaster Co. 20 acres Nov 26 1772 Cumberland Co., 50 acres June3 1762 Juniata Co. 294 acres surveyed Feb. 7 1753 Bedford Co. 400acres July 1 1784 All of these counties were settled by Scotch-Irish---A David Alexander was listed for taxed in Cumberland Co in1780-1781 and it is probable that he was the same David who was private in Capt. McClellans Company, Cumberland Co Militia, 1782,Revolutionary War. The known sons of David Alexander weaver of Cecil County were: I. Aaron probably born in Cecil Co. Md, died in Mecklenburg, NC . Will on file dated Nov 15 1771, named his wife Mary (second wife, first wife, Ann), This Aaron had a warrant for 100 acres of land in Lancaster Co. Penn. on April 26 1742.(Penn archives Vol 24, Series 3) (Compiler says second wife was Jean (Brown)Ross, widow of Isaac Ross, Sr.) On Nov 15 1749 Aaron Alexander farmer of Lancaster Co. Pa. deeded John Alexander of Township of New Britain, Chester Co. Pa, part of attract called new Munster, which did formerly belong to David Alexander of Cecil Co. Md. One of the witnesses to this deed was Zebulon Alexander (Cec.7-121)

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Joseph Alexander died in 1726 at New Munster, in the colony of Maryland.

In 1673 Joseph immigrated to Armaugh County, Ireland to gain religious freedom. In Ireland, the King, in an effort to subugate the Irish, divided the counties into parishes. He appointed Clergy of the Church of England and entrusted in them both civil and ecclestiastical authority to govern the people. The Presbyterian ministers were persecuted by the State Clergy and they retaliated by persuading their congregations to immigrate to America with them, where religious freedom was assured.

In 1676 Joseph Alexander and seven of his brothers sailed from Ireland on the "Good Ship Welcome" for America. They anchored in the Delaware River, off shore from the town of New Castle. They then migrated to the established Presbyterian settlement at "New Castle", now known as Christianna Hundred, in the American colony in 1714. Lord Cecil had received from the King of England, a land grand of several thousands acres in Maryland colony. Land speculators had purchased approximately 6,000 acres of Lord Cecil's tract, one part of which was located on the Big Elk River, which the early settlers named "New Munster".

Joseph Alexander and his brothers purchased land in New Munster and established the first homes of the Alexanders in America. The actual location of Joseph Alexander's first home is not known, however, a few of the houses have been restored and they are built of field stone and logs mortared with clay. The original land grant to Lord Cecil and Joseph Alexander's deeds can be seen at the Maryland Historical Library at Annapolis, Maryland. Approxiamately [sic], two hundred years later William DuPont purchased several hundred acres of the original Lord Cecil grant, including a portion of "New Munster" and built his estate "Fair Hill". He restored the old Presbyterian Church (now known as Christianna Hundred) and a few of the old houses. In the graveyard of the Church are buried many of the Alexander immigrants and their descendants.

Joseph Alexander's will was filed at Elkton, Maryland on March 9, 1726 which gives the names of his children and his bequests to them.

Children of JOSEPH ALEXANDER:

1. Sophie Alexander 2. Jane Alexander 3. Abigail Alexander 4. Francis Alexander 5. Abraham Alexander 6. James Alexander

Family links:

Spouse:

 Abigail McKnitt Alexander (1667 - 1714)

Children:

 James Robert Alexander (1690 - 1779)*

• Calculated relationship

Burial: Head of Christiana Church Cemetery Newark New Castle County Delaware, USA

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Birth: 1660 Raphoe County Donegal, Ireland Death: Mar. 9, 1726 Cecil County Maryland, USA

Joseph Alexander died in 1726 at New Munster, in the colony of Maryland.

In 1673 Joseph immigrated to Armaugh County, Ireland to gain religious freedom. In Ireland, the King, in an effort to subugate the Irish, divided the counties into parishes. He appointed Clergy of the Church of England and entrusted in them both civil and ecclestiastical authority to govern the people. The Presbyterian ministers were persecuted by the State Clergy and they retaliated by persuading their congregations to immigrate to America with them, where religious freedom was assured.

In 1676 Joseph Alexander and seven of his brothers sailed from Ireland on the "Good Ship Welcome" for America. They anchored in the Delaware River, off shore from the town of New Castle. They then migrated to the established Presbyterian settlement at "New Castle", now known as Christianna Hundred, in the American colony in 1714. Lord Cecil had received from the King of England, a land grant of several thousands acres in Maryland colony. Land speculators had purchased approximately 6,000 acres of Lord Cecil's tract, one part of which was located on the Big Elk River, which the early settlers named "New Munster".

Joseph Alexander and his brothers purchased land in New Munster and established the first homes of the Alexanders in America. The actual location of Joseph Alexander's first home is not known, however, a few of the houses have been restored and they are built of field stone and logs mortared with clay. The original land grant to Lord Cecil and Joseph Alexander's deeds can be seen at the Maryland Historical Library at Annapolis, Maryland. Approxiamately [sic], two hundred years later William DuPont purchased several hundred acres of the original Lord Cecil grant, including a portion of "New Munster" and built his estate "Fair Hill". He restored the old Presbyterian Church (now known as Christianna Hundred) and a few of the old houses. In the graveyard of the Church are buried many of the Alexander immigrants and their descendants.

Joseph Alexander's will was filed at Elkton, Maryland on March 9, 1726 which gives the names of his children and his bequests to them.

Children of JOSEPH ALEXANDER:

1. Sophie Alexander 2. Jane Alexander 3. Abigail Alexander 4. Francis Alexander 5. Abraham Alexander 6. James Alexander

Family links:

Spouse:

 Abigail McKnitt Alexander (1667 - 1714)

Children:

 James Robert Alexander (1690 - 1779)*

• Calculated relationship

Burial: Head of Christiana Church Cemetery Newark New Castle County Delaware, USA

Birth: 1660 Raphoe County Donegal, Ireland Death: Mar. 9, 1730 Cecil County Maryland, USA

Joseph Alexander died in 1726 at New Munster, in the colony of Maryland.

In 1673 Joseph immigrated to Armaugh County, Ireland to gain religious freedom. In Ireland, the King, in an effort to subugate the Irish, divided the counties into parishes. He appointed Clergy of the Church of England and entrusted in them both civil and ecclestiastical authority to govern the people. The Presbyterian ministers were persecuted by the State Clergy and they retaliated by persuading their congregations to immigrate to America with them, where religious freedom was assured.

In 1676 Joseph Alexander and seven of his brothers sailed from Ireland on the "Good Ship Welcome" for America. They anchored in the Delaware River, off shore from the town of New Castle. They then migrated to the established Presbyterian settlement at "New Castle", now known as Christianna Hundred, in the American colony in 1714. Lord Cecil had received from the King of England, a land grand of several thousands acres in Maryland colony. Land speculators had purchased approximately 6,000 acres of Lord Cecil's tract, one part of which was located on the Big Elk River, which the early settlers named "New Munster".

Joseph Alexander and his brothers purchased land in New Munster and established the first homes of the Alexanders in America. The actual location of Joseph Alexander's first home is not known, however, a few of the houses have been restored and they are built of field stone and logs mortared with clay. The original land grant to Lord Cecil and Joseph Alexander's deeds can be seen at the Maryland Historical Library at Annapolis, Maryland. Approxiamately [sic], two hundred years later William DuPont purchased several hundred acres of the original Lord Cecil grant, including a portion of "New Munster" and built his estate "Fair Hill". He restored the old Presbyterian Church (now known as Christianna Hundred) and a few of the old houses. In the graveyard of the Church are buried many of the Alexander immigrants and their descendants.

Joseph Alexander's will was filed at Elkton, Maryland on March 9, 1726 which gives the names of his children and his bequests to them.

Children of JOSEPH ALEXANDER:

1. Sophie Alexander 2. Jane Alexander 3. Abigail Alexander 4. Francis Alexander 5. Abraham Alexander 6. James Alexander

Family links:

Parents:

 William Alexander (1625 - 1688)

 Mary Maxwell Alexander (1625 - ____)

Spouse:

 Abigail McKnitt Alexander (1667 - 1714)

Children:

 James Robert Alexander (1690 - 1779)*

Siblings:

 Elizabeth Alexander Wallace (____ - 1692)**

 William Alexander (1646 - 1735)**

 Andrew Joseph Alexander (1648 - 1700)**

 James Benjamin Alexander (1652 - 1740)**

 John Alexander (1652 - ____)**

 Francis Alexander (1654 - ____)**

 Samuel Alexander (1657 - 1733)**

 Joseph Alexander (1660 - 1730)

 Jane Alexander McKnight (1665 - 1691)**

Joseph Alexander died in 1726 at New Munster, in the colony of Maryland.

In 1673 Joseph immigrated to Armaugh County, Ireland to gain religious freedom. In Ireland, the King, in an effort to subugate the Irish, divided the counties into parishes. He appointed Clergy of the Church of England and entrusted in them both civil and ecclestiastical authority to govern the people. The Presbyterian ministers were persecuted by the State Clergy and they retaliated by persuading their congregations to immigrate to America with them, where religious freedom was assured.

In 1676 Joseph Alexander and seven of his brothers sailed from Ireland on the "Good Ship Welcome" for America. They anchored in the Delaware River, off shore from the town of New Castle. They then migrated to the established Presbyterian settlement at "New Castle", now known as Christianna Hundred, in the American colony in 1714. Lord Cecil had received from the King of England, a land grand of several thousands acres in Maryland colony. Land speculators had purchased approximately 6,000 acres of Lord Cecil's tract, one part of which was located on the Big Elk River, which the early settlers named "New Munster".

Joseph Alexander and his brothers purchased land in New Munster and established the first homes of the Alexanders in America. The actual location of Joseph Alexander's first home is not known, however, a few of the houses have been restored and they are built of field stone and logs mortared with clay. The original land grant to Lord Cecil and Joseph Alexander's deeds can be seen at the Maryland Historical Library at Annapolis, Maryland. Approxiamately [sic], two hundred years later William DuPont purchased several hundred acres of the original Lord Cecil grant, including a portion of "New Munster" and built his estate "Fair Hill". He restored the old Presbyterian Church (now known as Christianna Hundred) and a few of the old houses. In the graveyard of the Church are buried many of the Alexander immigrants and their descendants.

Joseph Alexander's will was filed at Elkton, Maryland on March 9, 1726 which gives the names of his children and his bequests to them.

Children of JOSEPH ALEXANDER:

1. Sophie Alexander 2. Jane Alexander 3. Abigail Alexander 4. Francis Alexander 5. Abraham Alexander 6. James Alexander

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