Who was Alexander Gilreath?

Alexander Gilreath (1755–1853) was born in Butte, , North Carolina, USA and died in , Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Gilreath 1755–1853

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 15 Nov 1755 · Butte, , North Carolina, USA

Died 11 Nov 1853 · , Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Father William Wesley Gilreath

Mother Mary

Siblings George Gilreath, Jesse Gilreath, John Arrington Gilreath, Mary Gilreath, Nancy Gilreath, Sarah Gilreath, William Wesley Gilreath Jr

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William Wesley Gilreath

Mary

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Biography

Alexander Gilreath was born in 1755 in Butte, North Carolina, USA, the child of william wesley gilreath and mary. Alexander Gilreath passed away in 1853 in, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.

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Birth of Alexander Gilreath in Butte, North Carolina, USA

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1853

Death of Alexander Gilreath in, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Gilreath

This ancestor line traces from Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1646) to Butte, , North Carolina, USA (1755) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Gilreath (1755–1853) was born in Butte, , North Carolina, USA and died in , Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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