William Alexander (abt. 1620 - abt. 1688)

Born about 1620 in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland [uncertain]

Descendants

Died about 1688 at about age 68 in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland [uncertain]

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Biography

William Alexander was born in Ireland.

This is the profile for the person who is the father of the "Infamous Nine" or the "Seven Brothers and Two Sisters." Therefore while the nine children shown for this person are known. the other connections are speculative. This person's name, father, and wife, as currently linked, are speculative, pending entry of documented facts on this profile!Day-1904 11:03, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

There is no basis for a marriage to Catherine (Unknown) Alexander (abt.1625-bef.1680). Catherine does not even appear to be a family name.

Timing Estimations

Based on the children's birth year estimates from 1646 to 1665, it may be assumed that William was

• born about 1620
• married 1645
• died after 1665.

Children: 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:^[1]

1. William Alexander, b. cxa 1646
2. Andrew Alexander (ca 1648 - ca 1692/1700) m. Jane McKnitt
3. Elizabeth Alexander (ca 1650 - ca 1692) m. Matthew Wallace, born 1638
4. James Alexander 'weaver' (ca 1652 - 1735), 2 wives, both unknown.
5. John Alexander (ca 1652 - ca 1718) m. Mary Barbary
6. Francis Alexander (ca 1654 - bef 1701) m. Rebecca Unknown
7. Samuel Alexander (ca 1657 - 1733) m. Mary Taylor
8. Joseph Alexander 'tanner' (ca 1660 - 1730) m. Abigail McKnitt
9. Jane Alexander (ca 1665 - 1693) m. John McKnitt Sr."

Current DNA research has been conducted on these and several other descendants of early American Alexander's. The above Alexanders are closely related, but several other Alexander descendants who originally claim descent from the 9 siblings living in Maryland and North Carolina, found their DNA blood type different from the above Alexander's. This is especially true of the Alexander's who migrated to South Carolina from North Carolina.^[1]

Known Descendants

Known descendants of the above Alexander's include:

• Elizabeth "Bess" Wallace, wife of President Harry S. Truman;
• Gov. Adlai Stevenson of Illinois.
• Lamar Alexander, former Governor of Tennessee, Secretary of Education under President George Herbert Walker Bush, and currently US Senator from Tennessee.
• During the 1992 primary election, Lamar ran against Senator Robert Dole of Kansas. Senator Dole's wife Elizabeth is also a descendant of the above Alexander's.
• Aviator/Billionaire Howard Hughes, who is also alleged to be a descendant.

Research Notes

William of 1662 Hearth Tax Rolls and the Infamous Nine

Preyer contends that the father of the 7+2 was a man named William Alexander (b. ca 1614/20) ^[2]

The William Alexander found in Hearth Tax Rolls of 1665 seems to be the best possible father to the seven sons, two daughters of Somerset/Cecil Co. Md. ^[3]

William of 1662 and John of Eredy

"William Alexander "of Raphoe" who is on a Hearth Roll Tax of 1662, named in parish of Clonleigh, county Donegal. This William is a son of John Alexander of Eredy. "The name Eredy closely resembles Eradall, one of the merk lands in South Kintyre, granted by James III in 1484 to Tarlach MacAlexander of Tarbert (Reg. Sig., lib. X., 9 ,reference)." ^[3]

Sir William Alexander of Menstry, afterwards Earl of Stirling, maintained a correspondence with his relatives in Kintyre....... in 1629, the original settlers included John Alexander of Eredy; he received new titles to the land which was chiefly appropriated to Scottish settlers (Hill's Montgomery MSS, p183). ^[3]

Ancestry

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 Alexanders. ^[2]

Estimated Facts to Form Basis of Profile

1. William Alexander Sr. Pippenger simply indicates that William Alexander, Sr, was born about 1646 without identifying a place, ^[4]

Robert Barnes lists William Alexander as among those who immigrated to Maryland ^[5]

Pippenger Says Further Ancestry is Speculative

Pippenger notes that further ancestry beyond William Alexander, Sr, is unproven. However, he notes that some speculate that ^[4]

1. William Alexander, Sr. was a son of a
2. William Alexander who in turn was a son of
3. John Alexander of Eredy.

Pippenger believes that William's wife Ann Liston was a daughter of Rev. William Liston (d. c.1695) of Letterkenny, Ireland, and perhaps his wife Victoria (d. c.1698). The wills of Rev William Liston and Victoria Liston were once part of the records of the Diocese of Raphoe, now lost. ^[4]

Pippenger notes that Rev. Charles Rogers, in his book "Memorials of the House of Stirling and House of Alexander," suggests John of Eredy came from Tarbert Kintyre, Scotland, and his son John Alexander, Jr.'s will had the seal of the House of Kintyre MacAlisters. Rogers' work also suggests that Rev. James Alexander was the son of William Alexander, and grandson of John Alexander of Eredy, and thus brother to William Alexander of Somerset Co., Md. There is a connection of John Alexander of Eredy to County Donegal, Ireland. ^[4]

Research Update by Pat Stenbak

I have put a lot of work and time (especially last couple of weeks or so) into researching, reading, and...

About all the family trees that I have reviewed out there on the web that has been set up when for John Alexander 1587 and William Alexander 1624 ( more like just about any one with the name John Alexander, William Alexander, and James Alexander)are a huge mess.

Any sources, stories, information, etc... have been scrambled between these two people (John 1587 and William 1625) and a couple of James Alexander's. Just about all the sources if any are found, especially in Roots Web are jumbled messes, also.

Two Separate Families (Pat Stenbak Notes)

1. John Alexander - birth 1587

• Most of the information out there belong's to John Alexander 1587 and his sons.
• Five sons - Robert, Archibald, William, Andrew, and John - births 1600-1610's
• William Alexander - there isn't a whole lot of information - died at birth or ?
• Two of John's sons- Archibald Alexander and Captain John Alexander - look to be well documented - so they must be famous, have famous connections, or ?

• • There is no DNA connection between the "Infamous Nine Siblings" and this John Alexander.

2. John Alexander - birth unknown - guessing about 1600

• About the only information I think I might have on this John, is that he immigrated to America, also.
• Son is William Alexander - birth 1624 - Father of the of the "Infamous Nine"

More Notes Regarding Father of "Infamous Nine" (Pat Stenbak Notes)

• The identity of the father of the "Infamous Nine" is still controversial.
• Other people say that the father of the "Seven Brothers and Two Sisters" was named William Alexander (Abt 1625-Abt 1688).
• While it is possible that William Alexander was the father of the "Infamous Nine", so far the paper trail is not strong enough to prove it.
• William Alexander wife's name is not certain.
• His father might have been named John Alexander.
• John Alexander appears to have married, but his wife's name is not certain.
• He had a son named William Alexander, whose wife's name is not certain either.

• His (William's) background was remarkable, because a traditional family story said that all nine of his children sailed from the Ulster Province of Northern Ireland together (sailed from - ?) and emigrated to Maryland.

• What was even more remarkable, was that the family history showed that all of his children survived the sea voyage, and lived to be of adult age. Eight of them married, and then had children of their own. A streak of success such as this, for a family who lived in the late 1600's and early 1700's, was very rare indeed. Back then, the first baby in every family often died before the age of two, and a few more of the children usually died before they turned age 18.

• He was probably born in either Ayrshire County Scotland or County Donegal Ulster Northern Ireland -- ????? - no record of his birth

• All of William Alexander's "Infamous Nine" children should appear on the Baptism and membership records of Raphoe Parish County Donegal of the Laggan Presbytery on the Ulster Plantation of Northern Ireland -- ????? This should not be considered a lack of evidence since most Parish registers were burned. It is extremely difficult to find Irish records

• Quite a few records for Presbyterians in Ulster were destroyed in fires, during the continual "troubles" where Catholics and Protestants fought against each other, especially in 1622.

John Alexander - Potential Father Candidates (David Hughey Notes)

William Alexander Sr father was said to be named John Alexander.

Naturally, there is more than one gentleman named John Alexander, who is a potential candidate.

NOTE: Paper trail for each candidate is insufficient to prove that any of these listed were William Alexander's father.

MAYBE A MATCH - John Alexander of Somerset County MD Infamous Nine came over with their father, William. William's father - John - migrated to Virginia with some of his children in 1659 Decided Maryland was a better place Migrated there from Virginia About the same time that William and the nine arrived in 1670 Father was reunited with a son - siblings were reunited - some of the younger nieces and nephews met their aunts and uncles for the first time

PROBABLY NOT A MATCH - John "of Caledon" Alexander - 1605-1677 - lived in Stafford County VA

NOT A MATCH - John "of Eredy" Alexander Lived near Raphoe in County Donegal of Ulster - had five sons who were named Robert, Archibald, William, Andrew, and John - seems to have been called John "of Erigall" Alexander. Mysterious figure - different dates of birth and death - appears to have been a distant cousin to William Alexander - original "Earl of Stirling" Evidence of a letter - written by the original "Earl of Stirling" to John "of Eredy" Alexander - mentioning some sort of a family relationship. Here is an online link to a site which mentions John "of Eredy" Alexander: Hon. John Alexander of Gartmore - information about his descendants, who appear to have owned the Caledon Plantation in County Tyrone Ulster. He and his family are well documented in a book - Memorials of the Earl of Stirling and of the House of Alexander - link: https://archive.org/stream/memorialsearlst00clubgoog#page/n78/mode/2up/search/eredy

NOT A MATCH - John "of Gartmore" Alexander He had no legal male heirs - born from wedlock. Never inherited the title and estate of the Earldom of Stirling - due to an early death - appears to have been born in Scotland - lived in Scotland - died in Scotland. His oldest sister lived in Carrickfergus Ulster - maiden name was Jean Alexander - first husband was Lord Montgomery - second husband was Major-General Munro - LINK: url https://archive.org/stream/ahistorypresbyt01killgoog#page/n178/mode/1up/search/%22jean+alexander%22

NOT A MATCH - John "THE YOUNGER" Alexander of Dublin Appears to be the younger son of John "of Eredy" Alexander - mentioned above

Father is not Reverend James Alexander

My reason for adding this information

Researching on line numerous times James Alexander listed as the father of the "Seven Brothers and Two Sisters".

Numerous times the parents, especially in Family Search, keep getting changed to James Alexander, most of the time the changes don't even make any sense.

Came across this about the different James Alexanders and thought it was very helpful. --- Misunderstanding anyone named Rev James Alexander was the father of the "Seven Brothers and Two Sisters".

MINISTER ONE: REV. JAMES ALEXANDER OF BLACKROCK AND BOGHALL He married a lady named Mary Maxwell (Abt 1636-1701), and they had two sons and four daughters. Mary (Maxwell) Alexander could not possibly be the mother since her husband was still alive until the year 1669. She would have been far too busy taking care of her own husband and six children in Ayrshire County of Scotland, to have been married to a different Presbyterian minister with an additional nine biological children in Raphoe, County Donegal of Ireland.

MINISTER TWO: REV. JAMES ANDREW ALEXANDER OF RAPHOE He married a lady named Marion Shaw, and they did not have any children.

MINISTER THREE: A MAKE BELIEVE REV JAMES ALEXANDER Apparently a make believe gentleman, who was also alleged to be a minister by the name of Rev. James Alexander, was created by combining the backgrounds of the two real ministers listed above. This fictitious third minister showed up in the peerage claim of Alexander Humphrys, who was born in Scotland or France, and brought up in France and England. After legally changing his name to Alexander Alexander, Alexander Humphrys filed a claim in 1825, in order to take over the dormant peerage title of the Earl of Stirling by 1831. Over ten books were written on the topic, and they are available by querying on Archive.org. Reverend James Alexander and his wife never had children. In his will he deeded everything to his wife. In her will she deeded everything to a niece. A man must have children in order to be a Father or a Grandfather. I also thought he was our next generation as have many others, until we realized He didn't have children.

Early Alexander Ancestors

CAVEAT: These family sketches are guidelines, not primary source material. Although the authors have attempted to be accurate, the content represents their opinions or best guesses and should be independently verified by serious researchers.

Seven Brothers, Two Sisters: Ireland to MD Most researchers of this large group of Alexanders who settled in early Somerset County and the New Munster area of Cecil County, MD have believed that they were seven brothers and two sisters who emigrated from County Donegal, Ireland, to Maryland, with a possible stop in VA or elsewhere, starting about 1685.

Over the years, many researchers have attempted to identify the father of the Seven Brothers, Two Sisters, but none of the commonly mentioned candidates have been shown to be connected through primary source documentation. Before the American Revolution, descendants of the Seven Brothers, Two Sisters migrated to different parts of Maryland and into nearby Pennsylvania. Large branches also migrated to North Carolina in the same time period.

Participants in the ADNA Project have paper trails to Andrew, James, Joseph, and Samuel. These participants match each other closely in their YDNA profiles and also match a few others who apparently descend from these brothers or close cousins also but have no paper trails to them. These participants found roots through this project.

The Spartanburg Confused Bunch was long said to descend from James Alexander (known as the weaver); however, DNA evidence appears to rule this out. (See Seven Brothers, Two Sisters: Ireland to MD.) However, they have been connected to another James, James Alexander, Sr, who was b. about 1730, place unknown, and died probably after 1810 in either Spartanburg County, SC, or Blount or Roane County of eastern TN. James and wife, apparently named Mary, lived in Rowan County, NC, in the 1750s and were in Spartanburg County, SC, by the time of the American Revolution, either by their move or by a move of the colony boundary.

Most members of this DNA project, all of whom match each other closely, descend from James Sr's son James Jr, his son Matthew, and apparently his son William; however, a few participants who are certainly members of this group and match the others very closely may descend an unknown brother or cousin of James Sr instead of one of his sons. The descendants of James Jr and Matthew have paper trails to James Sr, while the probable descendant of William has no paper trail to him but can rely on family tales in his family and Matthew's family claiming kinship between the two groups. The other participants with matching DNA found their kinship through the DNA project; however, their earliest know ancestors lived near James Sr's home county in SC a few years after he was known to live there.

The grouping of The Lancaster, VA, Limb is a result of DNA testing. Two early members of this family group are James Alexander, b. in VA about 1732, d. in VA about 1778, and Anguish Alexander, who died in VA, probably 1742, (will written 28 Feb 1742, recorded 8 Feb 1743); however, it's currently unknown exactly how Anguish relates to James. From information posted by Donna Suzawith: Abstracts Lancaster County, Virginia Wills 1653-1800, W.B. #13, p.321; the Anguish Alexander will mentions: wife Mary, sons James, Jesse, John, Robert, and William; dau. Hannah. Extrx, Wife. Wits. Jno Rogers and Jas. Monro. The will of James Alexander, b. 1732, was probated 13 July 1778 in St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland, VA. Two members descend from him through his son William, who served in the Revolutionary War. One member descends from Jesse Alexander, probably the Jesse mentioned in Anguish Alexander's will. Now that the DNA project has brought them together, it is hoped that they can combine family knowledge to help each other.

Alexander Pioneers

Somerset County Maryland Settlers

It is reasonably certain that they all came from Ulster, in the North of Ireland and were of pure Scottish blood. ^[6]

It must be concluded that several of the Alexander's recorded here, were brothers, if not, they were undoubtedly a cousinal relationship between them.

Probably some of these Alexander's were of County Donegal--possibly from the Parish of Raphoe.

Their lineage has not been firmly established.

Later in his statement, Dr. Stafford mentioned there were 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.

The others named were: Joseph Alexander, Tanner;" Arthur Alexander, "Farmer;" and David Alexander, "Weaver.

William Alexander (John1) and his wife, whose surname name is not known, had the following children, all born in Eredy, County Donegal, Ireland. ^[6]

1. William Alexander, born about 1646, and died between 1707-1715, in Somerset County, Maryland. He married Ann Liston, daughter of Rev. William and Victoria Liston, about 1673, probably at Raphoe, Ireland. (NOTE: numerous researchers mistakenly claim Ann Liston is the same Araminta Liston who married five times including William Alexander of Raphoe, Ireland. ^[6]

However, Araminta was not a Liston, but a Veazey, born about 1705 and who died 1765.

Araminta married firstly, Ephraim Augustus Herman; secondly, John Young; thirdly William Alexander, who was born about 1700 and who died about 1736. This is the marriage that confuses so many researchers, but he was born several years after William Alexander Jr of Somerset County, Maryland and he died without an heir, leaving a will, he left the majority of his estate to his wife and provisions to a cousin and a sister still living in Stirling, Scotland. After his death Araminta married fourthly, John MacKey and fifthly, George Catto).

2. Andrew Alexander, born about 1648, and died between 1700-1702, in Somerset County, Maryland. The name of Andrew Alexander's wife is not known. They had issue both born in Somerset County, Maryland as follows: A. Abigail Alexander, was born 15 Sep 1677. B. Elias Alexander was born 26 February 1679, and died 1747 in Frederick County, Maryland. He married his paternal first cousin, Sophia Alexander, daughter of Joseph Alexander. ^[6]

3. Elizabeth Alexander, born about 1650, and died at her home in New Munster, Cecil County, Maryland. She married before 1665, Mathiaas or Matthew Wallace, "yeoman" in North Ireland. He was the son of John Wallace and Margaret Thomson. Matthew and Elizabeth (Alexander) Wallace are known to have had at least seven children, the first three were born in Raphoe, Ireland and the remainer all born in Somerset County, Maryland. The children are as follows: A. Hannah Wallace was born about 1665. B. Samuel Wallace was born about 1667. C. James Wallace was born about 1669, and died after 31 Jan 1740 in Kent County, Maryland. He married 2 Feb 1720, Sarah McKnitt, daughter of John McKnitt and Martha Dale at St. Stpehens Parish, Cecil County, Maryland. D. Matthew Wallace, Jr was born 1672 in Somerset County, Maryland, and died 3 May 1751 in New Munster, Cecil County, Maryland. He is buried in the Head of Christiana Church Cemetery, New Castle County, Delaware. E. Jane Wallace was born about 1674 in Manokin Hundred, Somer ^[6]

4. Francis Alexander, born about 1655, and died before October 101, in Manokin Hundred, Somerset, Maryland. He married Rebecca, whose surname is not known and had two known sons both born in Somerset County, Maryland as follows: A. Henry Alexander was born about 1680, and died before March 1722 in Manokin Hundred, Maryland. B. Arthur Alexander, known as "Farmer" was born about 1682, and died before 1771 in Cecil County, Maryland. He married his paternal first cousin, Ann Wallace, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth (Alexander) Wallace. ^[6]

5. Samuel Alexander, born 1657, and died April 10, 1733, in Cecil County, Maryland. He was buried beside his wife in the Bethel Cemetery, Chesapeake City, Cecil County, Maryland. Samuel married Mary Taylor, daughter of Elias and Comfort (Anderson) Taylor. They were the parents of seven children, in or near Pocomoke, Somerset County, Maryland and are as follows: A. James Alexander, known as "Farmer" was born 01 Jan 1685 in Annemessex. He died 17 Jun 1717 in New Munster, Cecil County, Maryland. B. Martin Alexander was born 18 Mar 1687 in Annemessex, Maryland, and died 16 Aug 1751 in Cecil County, Maryland. C. Sarah Alexander was born 28 Aug 1690 in Pocomoke, Maryland. She is buried in Frederick County, Maryland. D. Francis Alexander, known as "Weaver" was born 28 Mar 1693 in Annemessex, Maryland, and died 14 Aug 1760 in Carroll's Delight, Frederick County, Maryland. He was buried beside his wife in the Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, at Highland, Adams County, Pennsylvania. ^[6](NOTE: This Francis A

6. Joseph Alexander, born about 1659, and died before March 9, 1730, in New Munster, Cecil County, Maryland. He married first about 1679, Jane McKnitt, in Somerset County, Maryland. Jane was the daughter of John McKnitt and Elizabeth Wallace. They were the parents of the following children, all born in Somerset County, Maryland. A. Sophia Alexander was born 26 Feb 1680, and died after 13 Dec 1726, in Slate Hill, Cecil County, Maryland, but now in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She married her paternal first cousin, Elias Alexander, son of Andrew Alexander, about 1705 in Cecil County, Maryland. B. Francis Alexander was born about 1689, and died in 1781 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. C. Jane Alexander was born about 1691. She married Muley Mackey. D. Abigail Alexander was born about 1693, and died in 1781 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She married Francis Clapham. E. James Alexander, known as "Yeoman" was born about 1695 in Manokin Hundred, Maryland, and died before 31 May 1779 in Cecil County ^[6]

7. James Alexander, born about 1660, and died about 1755, in Cecil County, Maryland. James was twice married, the names of his first and second wives are not known. By his first wife, he had issue at least one son as follow: A. David Alexander, known as "Weaver" was born about 1680 in Somerset County, Maryland. He died after 23 Oct 1769 in Cecil County, Maryland. By his second wife, Joseph had the following known children, all born in Somerset County, Maryland. B. James Alexander Jr., born about 1690, and died after 1755. C. Moses Alexander, born about 1693, and died before 1 Dec 1762, in New Munster, Maryland. He was buried in the Head of Christiana Church Cemetery, Newark, New Castle County, Delaware. D. Sophia Alexander, born about 1697, and died after 1755, in Cecil County, Maryland. She married John Gardner. E. Mark Alexander, born 1700. Mark married his paternal first cousin once remove, Mary Wallace, daughter of Matthew Wallace and Sarah Alexander, and granddaughter of Samuel Alexander and Mary ^[6]

8. John Alexander, born about 1662, and died in Maryland after 13 Mar 1735. John married Mary Barbary about 1692 in Annemessex, Maryland. They were the parents of two known children as follows: A. Esther Alexander was born 18 May 1693 in Pocomoke, Maryland. B. Henry Alexander. He was mentioned in the will of Philip Kacey, planter of Talbot County, Maryland. The testator makes legacy to Henry, son of John Alexander, and mentions that after his wife, Mary Kacey's death, the residue of his estate is to be divided between John Alexander and Edmond Kacey. ^[6]

9. Jane Alexander, born about 1665 and died March 28, 1691, in Manokin Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland. She married about 1683, John McKnitt Jr., in County Donegal, Ireland. John was the son of John McKnitt and Elizabeth Wallace. Upon their arrival in North America, Jane and John McKnitt settled in Somerset County, Maryland. They later migrated with several members of their family to Cecil County, Maryland, where Jane died and John married as his second wife to Jane Wallace, then after her death, he married Martha Dale as his third wife. Jane and John McKnitt had the following known two children, both born in Manokin Hundred, Maryland. A. Robert McKnitt was born 4 Jun 1685, and died before 7 Apr 1769 in New Castle County, Delaware. B. John McKnitt, III, was born 8 Sep 1687, and died before 13 Jun 1733 in Cecil County, Maryland. ^[6]

Additional Notes

Seven Brothers and Two Sisters were said to have been on a ship named the Welcome when it navigated into the Delaware River and dropped anchor on September 21, 1670.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} FamilyTreeDNA AlexanderDNA
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Norris W. Preyer. "Hezakiah Alexander and the Revolution in the Back Country" Charlotte:Heritage Printers, Inc, 1987. Cited by H. Jack Wells. The Alexanders of New Munster, Maryland. William Alexander Updated 4/29/2007. Accessed 4/21/2019 jhd
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} Rev. Charles Rogers, LLD. (1825-1890) Memorials of the Earl of Stirling and the House of Alexander. Including Chart by Francis Thomas Anderson Junkin, LLD. Chicago, 1877; Edinburgh: Volumes I and II, William Patterson, 1887. Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. on 8 microfiche. Includes index. Subjects Alexander Stirling, Earls of. Rev. Charles Rogers was a Historiographer to the Royal Historical Society, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland;Member of the Historical Society of Quebec and Corresponding member of the Historical and Genealogical society of New England. This book is an excellent tool for the genealogist studying the Alexanders and connecting lines....Unfortunately it is very rare and not easily found....From reading this book, I can only come to the conclusion that our line of Alexanders who came to Somerset and Cecil County, Maryland, did not descend directly from Sir William. However, they did live in Ireland, most probably Raphoe, and the book for whom it is written did descend from the Ulster Alexanders. We are still searching for our connection in Ulster. (May 2001) H.S. Cited by H. Jack Wells. The Alexanders of New Munster, Maryland. William Alexander Updated 4/29/2007. Accessed 4/21/2019 jhd
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3} Wesley E. Pippenger. Alexander Family Ancestry of Wesley E. Pippenger Revised September 7, 2012. Accessed November 9, 2018 jhd
5. ↑ Robert W. Barnes. Maryland Settlers and Their Origins in Europe. In The Maryland & Delaware Genealogist, vol. 5:2 (Apr. 1964), p. 34; vol. 5:3 (July 1964), p. 54; vol. 5:4 (Oct. 1964), p. 74
6. ↑ ^{6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10} Dr. Alvah M. Stafford. Alexander Notebooks, Unpublished Manuscript edited b Paul E. Rowland, compiled by Alvah M. Stafford, located in Public Libary of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, 1985. Paragraphs on the Seven Sons and Two Daughters are online at The Descendants of John Alexander added by "cooldago" February 22, 2008. Accessed 9/1/2019 jhd

• Records of a family of the house of Alexander from 1640 to 1909 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89062959358&view=1up&seq=1

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• Thanks to Jonathon Dale Walter Myers for starting this profile. Click the Changes tab for the details of contributions by Jonathon Dale Walter and others.
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