John Alexander (abt. 1720 - 1776)

Born about 1720 in Limavady, County Derry, Ulster, Ireland

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Biography

John Alexander served with Pennsylvania during the American Revolution.

Born Abt 1720. Limavady, County Derry, Ulster, Ireland. ^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Died 15 Jan 1776. ^[6][7]

Note: #NI3898. #DWNLNOTE.

Marriage

• Husband John Alexander.
• Wife I4685.
• Marriage^[8][9][10]

Note: #NF28036.

• Husband I4682.
• Wife I4683.
• Marriage

Abt 1720. ^{[11][12][13][14]} Note: #NF27443.

• Child: Jane Alexander.

Child: I4690. Child: I4691.

• Child: John Alexander.
• Child: Mary Alexander.
• Child: Oliver Alexander.
• Child: Leslie Alexander.
• Child: James Alexander.

Notes

Note DWNLNOTE.

This is a work in progress, not all family connections have been verified. I am grateful to the contributions made by others to the advancement of this project.

Note NI3898[hjackwells3--John MacAlister Alexander.FTW]Jody Think about the facts that we have about our James ALEXANDER:

Born 18 Apr 1749.

Born in Pennsylvania>3) Joined the Rev War Army December 1776 in Chester County, Pennsyvla nia.

He had a brother, John, who joined the Army with him.

Was in the Battle of Trenton and was discharged in January 1777.

He was a weaver. He settled in Lincoln (and then Iredell) County, North Carolina in 1788. He fought in several battles in North Carolina - one of them under the command of his brother, John. Captain John ALEXANDER died before he could apply for a pension.

The best candidate for this John would be the fellow in next door Lincoln County (where our James spent his first year in North Carolina) whose firs t wife was a THOMSON. This is Lorna Dunklee's line. If you go to GenForum you can find some information about him. Unfortunate lyhe didn't leave much of a paper trail. He died in 1799. Memorials " John Alexander married Hester King of Newton Limavady, and died wihtout issue Memorials " Jacob Alexander of Nweton Limavady died in 1710,

In his will, deposited in the Prorogative Court of Londonderry, he mentions his wife and five children, of whom three were sons. Of two of his threeso ns, James and John the wills are recorded in the Prerogative Court atDi blin in in 1786 In his will, dated 16 Oct 1764 James, the eldestbrother , styles himself "of Newtonlimavady, merchant" He bequeats the life rent of his houses, lands, and tenements, in the manor of Limavady, the his wife Elizabth and his son James. He settles an annuity on his son Oliver, who is described as residing in America. to his daughter Jane he bequeaths 150 lbs, he adds that, having given his daughters, Mary Ogilby, Elizabeth Orr, and Anne Lae at the time of their marriages, nore than he could afford, he leaves them five shillings only He constitutes his sons Lesli, Jaoadn James, hes residuary Legatees. Burkes Peerage "ALEXANDERS OF ANTRIM, ARMAGH, CARLOW, AND DONEGAL 1.5.1.1.1. James Alexander (RN=1989), of Newtown Limavady; merchant, m. Elizabeth Ross (RN=2125), of Newtown Limavady, and d. (will per 4. July 1786), leaving with other issue; 1.5.1.1.1.8. John Alexander, b. Limavady, m. Hester King. Albert Alex " Jacob Alexander, b. abt 1690, Limavady, Londonderry, Ireland and Jane Oliver, b. abt 1690, Limavady County, Ulster, Ireland. They were married abt 1719, Limavady County, Ulster, Ireland and had thef ollowing children:

1. John b. abt 1720, Limavady County, Ulster, Ireland.

Bible Printed MDCLXXII (1672) "Mr Alexander Book Nov 2 1799.

Elizabeth Ross (alias) Alexander died 3 April 1774.

John Alexande aged 78 died Jan 15 1776.

James Alexander born 1694 died May 23 1786.

Lesley Alexander supposed age 86 died Feb 1 1820.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S1301
2. ↑ Source: #S1523
3. ↑ Source: #S1596
4. ↑ Source: #S1219
5. ↑ Source: #S6463
6. ↑ Source: #S1879
7. ↑ Source: #S6463
8. ↑ Source: #S1523
9. ↑ Source: #S1219
10. ↑ Source: #S6463
11. ↑ Source: #S5674
12. ↑ Source: #S1523
13. ↑ Source: #S1219
14. ↑ Source: #S6463

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