Alexander McCaleb
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Alexander M. McCaleb (1862 - 1924)

Alexander M. "Alex" McCaleb
Born in Fayette, Alabama, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 19 Sep 1907 in Fayette County, Alabama, USAmap
Died at age 62 in Fayette, Alabama, United Statesmap
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Biography

Alexander McCaleb was born in Appalachia, in Alabama.
This profile is part of the McCaleb Name Study.

Alexander M. "Alex" McCaleb was born on 1 Jan 1862 in Fayette County, Alabama. He was the son of William Franklin McCaleb (1830 - 1910) and Caroline Ann (McDonald) McCaleb (1835 - 1898).

His siblings were:

  1. Miles H. M. McCaleb (1858 - 1901)
  2. Susanna F. (McCaleb) Wade (~1861 - 1884)
  3. John Tyler McCaleb (1863 - 1949)
  4. Jacob Alfred McCaleb (1865 - 1900)
  5. Thomas McCaleb (1866 - <1880)
  6. Hugh White McCaleb (1867 - 1934)
  7. Asberry Tim McCaleb (1871 - 1926)
  8. Henry C. McCaleb (~1874 - <1890)
  9. Elizabeth P. McCaleb (1876 - 1899)

In the 1870 Census Alex (age 10), Farm Laborer, was living with his parents and siblings in Township 14 Range, 11, Fayette County, Alabama.[1]

In the 1880 Census Alexander (age 17), whose occupation was given as Farmer, was the single son of William F. McCaleb in Fayette County, Alabama.[2]

In the 1900 Census Alexander (age 38), Farmer, was the single head of household in Coles, Fayette County, Alabama.[3]

On 19 Sep 1907 Alex married Icie L. McArthur in Fayette County, Alabama.[4] The couple had no children.

In the 1910 Census Alexander (age 48), Farmer, was the married head of household in Coles, Fayette, Alabama.[5]

In the 1920 Census Alex (age 58), Farmer, was the married head of household in Coles, Fayette County, Alabama.[6]

Alexander passed away on 2 Jun 1924 in Fayette County, Alabama, aged 62. He was laid to rest in the Hubbertville Church of Christ Cemetery, Fayette County, Alabama.[7]

Alex's estate passed probate on 24 May 1924.[8]

Research Notes

Alex's birth date is six months from a sibling's birth date. Since the birth dates are on their tombstones, I will leave it as it is until updated information is found.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 14 Range 11, Fayette, Alabama; Roll: M593_16; Page: 377A
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #13110170 (accessed 7 December 2022)
    Alex Mccaleb (10), Farm Laborer, in Township 14 Range 11, Fayette, Alabama. Born in Alabama.
  2. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1880; Census Place: Fayette, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 435B; Enumeration District: 075
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #7375929 (accessed 7 December 2022)
    Alexander Mccaleb (17), single son, Farmer, in household of William F. Mccaleb (48) in Fayette, Alabama, USA. Born in Alabama.
  3. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1900; Census Place: Coles, Fayette, Alabama; Roll: 16; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240016
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #344055 (accessed 7 December 2022)
    Alexander Mccaleb (38), single, Farmer, head of household in Coles, Fayette, Alabama. Born in Alabama, USA.
  4. ↑ Marriage: "Alabama, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1814-1935"
    WPA Indices to Marriage Records, by County, 1814-1935. Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, Alabama
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60922 #148735 (accessed 7 December 2022)
    Alex McCaleb marriage to Icy McArthur on 19 Sep 1907 in Fayette, Alabama, USA.
  5. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1910; Census Place: Coles, Fayette, Alabama; Roll: T624_13; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1374026
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #9489325 (accessed 7 December 2022)
    Alexander Mccaleb (48), married, Farmer, head of household in Coles, Fayette, Alabama, USA. Born in Alabama.
  6. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Coles, Fayette, Alabama; Roll: T625_16; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 6
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #905205 (accessed 7 December 2022)
    Alex Mccaleb (58), married, Farmer, head of household in Coles, Fayette, Alabama. Born in Alabama.
  7. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #61107746 (accessed 7 December 2022)
    Memorial page for Alexander “Alex” McCaleb (1 Jan 1862-2 Jun 1924), citing Hubbertville Church of Christ Cemetery, Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Michael Gravitt (contributor 48779661).
  8. ↑ Probate: "Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999"
    Will Records; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Fayette County); Probate Place: Fayette, Alabama
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8799 #2918833 (accessed 7 December 2022)
    Alex McCaleb probate on 24 May 1924.




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