Julius Tozer Alexander

Julius married Miss Wealthy Sikes November 28, 1839. who was born in Ludlow, Mass. He is a farmer and resides at Geneva, KIane Co. Ill. They had two sons. FindAGrave with photo of monument Birth: Sep. 2, 1814 Shiloh St. Clair County Illinois, USA Death: Jan. 22, 1889

Born near Shiloh, St Clair Co, ILl. Came to Geneva in 1837, did his best for the country and the church until Jan 22, 1889 when he entered into rest

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Spouse:

 Wealthy Sikes Alexander (1820 - 1903)

Children:

 Hugh W Alexander (1840 - 1840)*

 Hugh Bryon Alexander (1847 - 1930)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial: West Side Cemetery Geneva Kane County Illinois, USA Plot: 19

Evolution and Preliminary Historic Significance Evaluation of the Former M ill Race Inn Property 4 East State Street –
Geneva, Illinois Michael A. Lambert –
Preservation Planner, City of Geneva, Illinois Historic photos provided by Commissioner Alan Hiller Preliminary Chain of Title provided by Commissioner Carolyn Zinke January 15, 2014 NOTE: This report has been compiled at the direction of the Geneva Historic Preservation Commission for the purpose of evaluating the potential of granting landmark status to a portion of the former Alexander Blacksmith Shop / Mill Race Inn property. .
Additional research may provide supplementary information that may substantiate or refute assumptions contained herein. All stated dates are based on documented sources, local histories, and/ or probable dates in the case of construction improvements. Evaluations and conclusions are subject to change based on further research and/or site investigation

June 1837 –
Julius and Edward Alexander arrive from Plainfield, IL and settle along the Fox River .
Julius and Edward Alexander were blacksmiths, by trade . Julius Alexander laid claim to land on the east side of the Fox River (north and south of present day State Street) .
“When they arrived, (Julius and Edward) cleared the land just north and east of the present bridge, using the lumber to build and roof their first shop. Stone for the forge and chimney came from the nearby quarry. Their first job was for Daniels, Stride, Sterling and Company, the new proprietors of the dam and sawmill enterprise.... With the help of Robert Lester and James and Ralph Adsit, the Alexanders built a one and a half story frame house.... The work done by Julius and Edward Alexander helped to complete the sawmill so essential for (Geneva’s)

1840 –
U. S. Government allows public sale of lands in Kane County through the Chicago District Land Office; Julius Alexander purchases his original land claim: the fractional southwest quarter of Section 2 of Township 39 North, Range 8 East, consisting of 135.68 acres.

1842 –
Julius Alexander establishes their second blacksmith shop constructed of limestone .
“ The young Alexanders were instrumental in founding the Methodist congregation in Geneva. ...In the early 1840s, Julius’ second blacksmith shop was built on the south side of State (street), in what is now part of the Mill Race Inn.” (Geneva, p. 34) The one story, utilitarian building was constructed with l limestone, exterior bearing walls with a wood -framed, gable roof (ridge presumed to run north south) . Measuring approximately 24 feet wide along East State Street and approximately 36 feet deep, the structure was constructed on a shallow foundation and the floor was likely dirt.

March 10, 1843 –
U. S. Government issues a Land Patent Certificate to Julius Alexander for the fractional southwest quarter of Sarter of Section 2 of Township 39 North, Range 8 East, consisting of 135.68 acres.

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