W. T. Alexander genealogical papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0061

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Scope and Contents

The collection contains biographies of William Simeral Alexander of North Carolina (1817-1898) and his descendants, with reference to his ancestors to 1716. The genealogies were compiled in 1930 by W. T. Alexander.

Dates

Creation: 1817-1930

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

William Simeral Alexander, son of Eli Alexander (1784-1834) and Margaret C. Alcorn Alexander (1786-1872), was born on 4 August 1817, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was married to Isabell Louise Alexander (1821-1889), with whom he had eight children: (1) Margaret Lenora (1843-1911), (2) Martha Nancy (1845-?), (3) John Milton (1847-1889), (4) James Martin (1853-1912), (5) Mary Emma (1856-1918), (6) William Hiram (1860-?), (7) Annie Elizabeth (1862-?), and (8) Frank Wesley (1867-?). He also had a son, Eli Ezekiel (1849-1918), by Elizabeth Lee Alexander.

He died on 29 December 1898, in Sumter County, Alabama.

Extent

0.03 Linear Feet (1 item, 63 pieces)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Biographies of William Simeral Alexander of North Carolina (1817-1898) and his descendants, with reference to his ancestors to 1716, compiled in 1930 by W. T. Alexander.