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First Generation! JOHN ALEXANDER, Sr. b. __ ___ 1787, in the County Antrim, Northern Ireland; d. __ Jun 1869, age 82yrs, Freport Twp., Harrison Co., OH. Buried in the Londonderry United Presbyterian Cemetery - SUNSET VIEW, which is located on CR95, 1/2 mi. south of Londonderry Twp., Guernsey Co., OH. Occupation: Weaver, Farmer He married twice, first, at the age of 35 years on 10 Oct. 1820, while still a resident of County Antrim, Northern Ireland to the 33 year old to Miss. MARY ALLEN, (Sister of Mrs. Matthew (Hannah J. ALLEN) ANDREWS) b. about 1789, a resident of his native county of Ireland; d. about 1838, at the age of 49, on the farm in Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., Ohio; She is buried along side her husband in the Londonderry, U. P. Cemetery, southwest of Londonderry, Guernsey Co., OH. (Section 20, NW 1/4, SW 1/4) After the death of his first wife at age 54yrs, he married 2nd on 08 April 1841, at Harrison County, Ohio, officiated by the Rev. THOMAS HANNA to the 48 year old HESTER or ESTHER ALEXANDER; b. about 1793, Penn.; d. Unknown; No issue to this Second marriage;
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CHILDREN OF: JOHN Sr. and 1st Wife MARY (ALLEN) ALEXANDER: 1.1. JESSE ALEXANDER; (1st Son of John Sr. and Mary (Allen) Alexander) b. about 1823, County of Antrim, Northern Ireland d. after 1846, at the age of 23yrs, Freeport, Harrison Co., OH. At the age of 22yrs, on 18 March 1845, in Harrison Co., Ohio; Officiated by the Rev. JAMES LOVE, to the 22 year old Miss JANE FORSYTHE; (1st d/o of MATTHEW FORSYTHE & Mother: MARGARET GLENN) (Sis/o Mrs. John (Maggie E. (Forsythe) ALEXANDER) b. __ ___ 1823, at Allegheny Co., Penn.; d. __ ___ 1848, at the young age of 25 years, Harrison Co., OH. Buried: "Old Covenanter" Cemetery, Londonderry Twp., Guernsey Co., OH. Where a Headstone marks her grave. [per REF:#7, pg150] One Daughter born from this Union: 1.1.1 1st. Dau: MARGARET GLENN ALEXANDER; b. c1846
FIRST MARRIAGE: They had 8 Children born to this 1st Union: Son/Dau Click on Name for More Inf. b.-d. Married/Info. Ch. 1.1. 1st Son: Jesse ALEXANDER, PA. c1823-1846 a23yrs OH. m. *1845 OH. Jane FORSYTHE, 1Ch. 1.2. 1st Dau: Mary Ann ALEXANDER, PA. c1824-1879 a55yrs IA. m. *1850 OH. 1st Robert M. DUNCAN, 3Ch. " " " m. *1869 IA. 2nd John T. DUNCAN, 0Ch. 1.3. 2nd Son: John, Jr. ALEXANDER, PA. c1825-18?? a??yrs KS. m. *1848 OH. Nancy ANDREWS, 4Ch. 1.4. 3rd Son: Thomas ALEXANDER, PA. c1826-18?? a??yrs ??. Not Traced!, 1.5. 2nd Dau: Eleanor "Ellen" ALEXANDER, OH. c1827-18?? a??yrs ??. reported m. 4 Times, ?Ch. 1.6. 4th Son: James,1 ALEXANDER, OH. *1829-1900 a71yrs OH. m. *1852 OH. Maggie FORSYTHE, 5Ch. 1.7. 3rd Dau: Hannah Jane ALEXANDER, OH. c1830-1862 a32yrs OH. m. *1854 OH. Alexander McKEOWN, Jr., 3Ch. 1.8. 4th Dau: Elizabeth ALLEXANDER, OH. c1833-18?? a??yrs OH. m. *1858 OH. Mr. NICHOLAS, 1Ch. SECOND MARRIAGE: *1841 Hester/Esther ALEXANDER, 0Ch. 17 Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins!
Chronological Order of Events
John ALEXANDER, Sr.Item Date Age Description (Click on Underline for Source) Living in Co. Born 1787 home of Parents in Antrim Co. Northern Ireland Married 1820 33yrs Oct 10th in home of Bride Miss Mary ALLEN, age 31yrs in Antrin Co. Northern Ireland Moved 1826 39yrs tedious voyage of nine (9) weeks to "America" [No Passanger Ship has been found..prs] Philadelphia., PA. Moved 1828 41yrs with Wife & 5 Children to Freeport Twp. (Does Not Match Enumerator!) Harrison Co., OH. Census 1830 43yrs with Wife & 7 Children to Freeport Twp. (Does Not Match Enumerator!) Harrison Co., OH. Death 1838 51yrs 1st Wife Mary (Allen), dies age 49yrs Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. Census 1840 53yrs "Widower" with 8 Children Freeport Twp. (Does Not Match Enumerator!) Harrison Co., OH. Census 1850 63yrs Jul 31, with 2nd Wife & 4 Children Freeport Twp. "Farmer" $2,000 Harrison Co., OH. Census 1860 73yrs Jun 13, with 2nd Wife & 1 Child Elizabeth Freeport Twp. "Retired Farmer" Harrison Co., OH. Death 1869 82yrs bd Old Covenater Cemetery along 1st Wife Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 
Biographical History of Guernsey Ohio 1890 [REF:#2]
by Charles A. Hanna
JOHN ALEXANDER, Sr.'s early life was spent in securing the rudiments of an education, and in his "teens" he learned the weavers trade, which he combined with farming. One of the oldest towns in Ireland is Carrickfergus, which is situated in Antrim, the county of the nine glens, the town holds many ancient fortifications and is supposed to have derived its name from carrig, a rock, and FEARGUS MacERC, an Irish King. FEARGUS MacERC was the first Irish king of Scotland and is thought to have been drowned off the Irish coast some three hundred years after the birth of Christ. In the time of ELIZABETH, Carrickfergus was a strategic location in the British campaign to curb the Irish. It was in this harbor that WILLIAM III, Prince of Orange, landed in 1690 to take control of Ireland. Here too, in 1778, PAUL JONES, commanding the American ship Ranger, defeated the English naval vessel the Drake.
JOHN ALEXANDER, Sr.'s 1st. MARRIAGE: age 35 on 10 Oct. 1820, while still a resident of Ireland he married the 33 years old Miss. MARY ALLEN, who was born about 1789, a resident of his native county of Ireland.
Little is known of MARY ALLEN's parents or family, it is believed that her sister HANNA JANE ALLEN, b. about 1800, Ireland was the 2nd. wife of Mr. MATTHEW ANDREWS.
Pub. J.H. Beers & Co., 1891
(Sutro F497 H5 C5 1891a; Pg 565-6) [REF:#4.]Janes ALEXANDER, a most successfuul agriculturist was born March 18, 1829, on the farm on which he resides, in Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., Ohio.
His father John ALEXANDER, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, where his life was spent in securing the radiments of an education, and in his "teens" learning the Weaver's trade, which he combined with farming. While yet a resident of Ireland he was married to Mary ALLEN, a resident of his native county. There the young couple remained forsome time, but finally concluded to do as so many of their race had done -- come to America. Accordingly in 1826, they embarked in a sailing vessel, and after a tedious voyage of nine (9) weeks they arrived in Philadelphia., PA. They remained in Pennsylvania till 1828, when, with their family, they came to Freeport Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where Mr ALEXANDER entered 80 acres of the farm at present [1891] owned by our subject. On this he erected the ordinary log cabin, of small dimensions and not very elaborate in its finishings, and he and his fathful wife struggled with the difficulties which the pioneers all had to endure, uncomplainingly toiling on to improve and beautify the home.
The children born to their marriage were as follows:
Eleanor, (decessed)
Thomas, (of Jacobsport)
Jesse, (decessed)
Mary Ann, (decessed)
John, (in Kansas)
James (Our Subject)
Hannah J. (decessed) and
Elizabeth, (in Kansas)
For many years Mr. ALEXANDER was one of the active political leaders in this section, and firmly believed in and advocated the principles of the Whig party. He, however, was not an office seeker, and would never accept political preferment. A leading member of the United Prespyterian Church at Londonderry, OH., he was also one of its founders.
In June 1869, he died, and was laid beside his wife, who had departed this life in 1838, and they now sleep in the cemetery at Londonderry.
By: Charles A. Hanna; Relating to families in Harrison Co., OH. [REF:#5, Pg2]
JOHN ALEXANDER, a native of County Antrim, Ireland, emigrated to America and about 1826 settled in Pennsylvania; two year later removed to Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio, where he died June 1869.
Married in Ireland, Mary ALLEN; d. 1838; had issue:
1. Eleanor ALEXANDER;
2. Thomas ALEXANDER;
3. Jesse ALEXANDER;
4. Mary ann ALEXANDER;
5. John ALEXANDER; settled in Kansas
6. James ALEXANDER; b. Mar 8, 1829
m. May 27, 1852 Margaret FORSYTHE;
Daughter of Matthew FORSYTHE, of Freeport (had issue)
i. Matthew ALEXANDER, settled in Freeport Twp., m. Nov 20, 1888, Nancy HARBISON;
ii. Marv ALEXANDER,
iii. John ALEXANDER,
iv. Maggie E. ALEXANDER,
7. Hannah J. ALEXANDER,
8. Elizabeth ALEXANDER, settled in Kansas
MIGRATION TO AMERICA:
It is believed that JOHN, Sr. & MARY (ALLEN) ALEXANDER did as many of the Irish had done - came to America. Prior to 1823, where their first son was born, although in CHARLES A. HANNA book the Historical Collections of Harrison County, Ohio reports it was in 1826, all other records show prior to 1823. JOHN, Sr. and MARY (ALLEN) ALEXANDER, embarked on a sailing vessel, and after a tedious voyage of nine weeks they arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the middle of summer when it was extremely hot and humid. The MONROE DOCTRINE which opposed European intervention in the Americas was enunciated later that year on Dec. 2, 1823. They remained in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for some six years. (1823 to 1826)
Source: [Ref:#004] No record found on ancestry.com "Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1945" ..prsSettlement in Ohio:
In 1828, 25 years after Ohio was admitted to the Union, the ALEXANDER family removed to Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio. Freeport is located at the East side of Ohio and in the Southwest corner of Harrison County boarding the Northwest corner of Guernsey County, the population today is only 503. The BUCKEYE STATE is 41,222 Sq. Mi., the Capital is Columbus, Motto is "With God, All Things Are Possible". Was entered into the Union, Mar. 01, 1803; ranked 17th. Ohio is the nation's 3rd greatest industrial state; it ranks among the wealthier states in livestock and crop receipts, and is a leader in output of lime, coal, and coke. LaSalle first visited the Ohio area in 1669; American fur-traders arrived, beginning in 1685. The French and Indians sought to drive the traders and trappers out. During the Revolution, Virginians defeated the Indians in 1774, but hostilities were renewed in 1777. The region became U.S. territory after the Revolution. First organized settlement was at Marietta in 1788. Indian warfare ended with Anthony Wayne's victory at Fallen Timbers in 1794. In the War of 1812 Oliver H. Perry's victory on Lake Erie and William H. Harrison's invasion of Canada in 1813 ended British incursions.
The JOHN ALEXANDER SR. FARM:
On 1 November 1830, JOHN ALEXANDER, Sr., age 43, bought an 80 acre farm, in Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., Ohio, Section 24, R- 12, T-6, NW 1/2, of W 1/2). On this land he erected the ordinary log cabin, of small dimensions and not very elaborate in its furnishings. JOHN, Sr. & MARY (ALLEN) ALEXANDER, along with their family struggled with the difficulties which all pioneers had to endure, working the property to improve and to survive.THE CIVIL WAR (1861-1865):
Ohio was a leader in the abolition movement leading up the War. Abolition had its early beginning in St. Clairsville, Ohio, about 30 miles south of JOHN ALEXANDER, Sr. 's farm, when Benjamin LUNDY began his life work against slavery. The state was a network of Underground Railroad stations, used in helping runaway slaves to get to safety in Canada. Of 263,000 Ohioans who served in the Civil War itself, 24,5000 lost their lives. No record to date has been found of any ALEXANDER's in the Civil War.
JOHN ALEXANDER, Sr's 2nd MARRIAGE:
After 1st Wife Mary (Allen) death in 1838, JOHN ALEXANDER, SR. married a second time to HESTER or ESTHER ALEXANDER. On 8 April 1841, at Harrison County, Ohio, a marriage was recorded by the Rev. THOMAS HANNA which he performed for JOHN ALEXANDER and ESTHER ALEXANDER; b. about 1793, Penn.; d. Unknown; Daughter of Unknown ALEXANDER, or is ALEXANDER her married name?. In the 1840 Census for Nottingham Twp., Harrison Co. Ohio, their is a ESTHER ALEXANDER, 1 female, 40 to 50 years of age, listed, is this the same Woman?..prs [REF:#8. pg239]
NOTE: Mrs. ESTHER (Unknown) ALEXANDER, ALEXANDER,
could not be found buried in the Londonderry U. P. Cemetery, in Guernsey Co., Ohio. JOHN, Sr. and 1st Wife Mary (Allen) ALEXANDER are buried on the same plot. [REF:#7.] also there also no mentioning of a second wife in CHARLES A. HANNA - "HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF HARRISON CO." [REF:#3.]1.1.1 MARGARET GLENN ALEXANDER; (Only Dau of Jesse & Jane (Forsythe) Alexander) b. 1846, Harrison Co., Ohio; Was living with her Grandparents MATTHEW & MARGARET (GLEN) FORSYTHE in the 1850 and 1860 Census; No more information.
NOTE:
Mrs. Jesse (Jane Forsythe) Alexander was the sister of Mrs. James, Jr. ("Maggie" Forsythe) Alexander.
In [per DUNC-REF:#006] papers, she has Jesse married to "Elizabeth" born 1820 Ireland....? prs
Jessie ALEXANDER, Census Records & Source Notes! 1823 born in County of Antrim, Northern Ireland per [Father's 1891 Bio.]
1826 was age 3yrs when parents came to "America" per [Father's 1891 Bio.] Philadelphia, PA.
1828 was age 5yrs when parents moved to per [Father's 1891 Bio.] Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH.
1830 was age 7yrs living with Parents & 5 Siblings in 1830 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH.
1838 was age 15yrs when Mother died & 7 Siblings in 1838 Death Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH.
1840 was age 17yrs living with "Widowed" Father & 7 Siblings in 1840 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH.
1845 was age 22yrs when married Miss Jane FORSYTHE, age 22yrs at Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH.
1846 was age 23yrs when Only Child was born, Margaret Glenn ALEXANDER, at Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH.
1848 was age 25yrs when Jesse & Jane (Forsythe) ALEXANDER, died, Orphan Margaret Glenn ALEXANDER, was raised by Grandparents!
See Biographical Profile: Matthew FORSYTHE for Continuation.
1850 was age 3yrs living with Grandparents & No Siblings in 1850 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH.
1860 was age 13yrs living with Grandparents & No Siblings in 1860 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH.
1.2 MARY ANN ALEXANDER; (2nd d/o John Sr. and Mary (Allen) Alexander) b. about 1824, Philadelphia, PA.; died on 27 Feb. 1879, in Amity Twp., Page Co., Iowa, at the age of 55 years; buried in the "Maple Hill" Cemetery, near College Springs, Iowa; Married twice, first, at the age of 26, on 10 Oct. 1850, in Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., Ohio, officiated by the Rev. JOHN MARSHALL, to the 21 year old ROBERT M. DUNCAN; (Son of ADAM W. DUNCAN and Mother: JENNET MILLIGAN) b. about 1829, in Londonderry Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio; d. 26 Dec. 1862, during the Civil War at the siege of Vicksburg, Miss.; they had three children born from this union; MARY ANN (ALEXANDER) DUNCAN married a second time, age 45, on 14 Sep. 1869, at the Clarinda United Presbyterian Church, Page Co., Iowa, to JOHN T. DUNCAN; b. 4 Mar. 1807, in Indiana Co., Pennsylvania.; d. about 1885, in Amity Twp., Page Co., Ia., at the age of 78 years; buried in the Maple Hill Cemetery, near College Springs, Iowa; no children from this second marriage.
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| John ALEXANDER, Jr., Census Records & Source Notes! |
1825 born in County of Antrim, Northern Ireland per [Father's 1891 Bio.] 1826 was age 1yrs when parents came to "America" per [Father's 1891 Bio.] Philadelphia, PA. 1828 was age 3yrs when parents moved to per [Father's 1891 Bio.] Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 1830 was age 5yrs living with Parents & 5 Siblings in 1830 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 1838 was age 13yrs when Mother died & 7 Siblings in 1838 Death Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 1840 was age 15yrs living with "Widowed" Father & 7 Siblings in 1840 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 1848 was age 23yrs when married Nancy ANDREWS, age 18yrs, Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 1850 was age 25yrs living with Wife & 0 Children in 1850 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. Farmer, $0, Liv'g nextdr of Father! 1855 was age 30yrs when moved to Tarkio Co., Page Co., IA. (per 3rd Child born in IA.) 1860 was age 35yrs living with Wife & 4 Children in 1860 Census Tarkio Twp. Page Co., IA. Farmer, $1,000/$500, Liv'g nextdr of Sister! 1870 was age 45yrs living with Wife & 4 Children in 1870 Census Trenton Twp. Henry Co., IA. Farmer, |
| Thomas ALEXANDER, Census Records & Source Notes! |
1826 born in County of Antrim, Northern Ireland per [Father's 1891 Bio.] 1826 was age 6mths when parents came to "America" per [Father's 1891 Bio.] Philadelphia, PA. 1828 was age 2yrs when parents moved to per [Father's 1891 Bio.] Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 1830 was age 4yrs living with Parents & 5 Siblings in 1830 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 1838 was age 12yrs when Mother died & 7 Siblings in 1838 Death Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 1840 was age 14yrs living with "Widowed" Father & 7 Siblings in 1840 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. 1850 was age 22yrs was NOT living with Father in 1850 Census Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., OH. Farmer, $0, Liv'g nextdr of Father! No more records Found!..prs |
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"History of Page County, Iowa. - 1880" By Iowa Historical company, Des Moines 1880. (Reproduced by Walsworth Publishing Co., Marceline, MO. [REF:#15.] | JAMES ALEXANDER was taught early the advantages of industry and economical habits, which were important to his success. While having neither education than that of the local school, he added much to his knowledge in reading and studying. He was always engaged in farming and stock-raising on the family farm in Harrison Co. At the death of his father JOHN ALEXANDER, SR. in 1869 he purchased the interest of his brothers and sisters to the homeplace, and then bought subsequent additions to the property until he possessed over 360 acres of excellent land with many valuable buildings. Like his father JOHN ALEXANDER, Sr. he always voted the Republican ticket, and while he held no nominations, he still lent his aid to the success of his party. From early youth he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church at Londonderry, Ohio. |
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Commemorative Biographical Record History of Harrison Co., Ohio 1891 Pub. J.H. Beers & Co., 1891 (Sutro F497 H5 C5 1891a; Pg 565-6) [REF:#4.] |
Janes ALEXANDER, a most successfuul agriculturist was born March 18, 1829,
on the farm on which he resides, in Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., Ohio. James ALEXANDER, was taught the advantages of industrious and economical habits, which have been important factors in his after success. While having no other advantiages than those afforded by the common schools, he has, by subsequent reading and study, added much to his store of knowledge. He has always been engaged in farming and stock raising, in which he has been uniformly successful, On the death of his father [Jun 1869] he purchased the interest of the other heirs to the home place, and has by subsequent additions increased his holdingings until now [1891] he possesses 360 acrers of excellent land with many valuable buildings. His success has been of his own making, he havingcommanced with no pecuniary assistance. Like his father he always voted the Republican ticket, and while he held no nominations, he still lent his aid to the success of his party. From early youth he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church at Londonderry, Ohio. in which he and his family at present [1891] worship. On May 27, 1852, he was married to Margaret, a daughter of Matthew FORSYTHE, of Freeport, and she has bore hil the folowing named children: Matthew, Mary, John, and Maggie E. On Nov 20, 1888 Matthew ALEXANDER was married to Nancy HARBISON, and commenced his married lihe on the parental farm, on which he still resides. |
1.7 HANNAH JANE ALEXANDER;
(3rd d/o John Sr. and Mary (Allen) Alexander)
b. about 1830, in Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., Ohio;
d. 4 Dec. 1862 age 32yrs, in Page Co., Iowa,
Buried in the Londonderry U. P. Cemetery Londonderry Twp.,
Guernsey Co., Ohio; Married on 16 Nov. 1854, in Freeport Twp. Harrison Co., Ohio, to
ALEXANDER McKEOWN, Jr.;
They had 3 children born to this short Union:
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