Who was Alexander McCoy?

Alexander McCoy (1798–1837) was born in Covenwhulla, Cherokee Nation-East (Tennessee) and died in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander "Alex" McCoy 1798–1837

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 Apr 1798 · Covenwhulla, Cherokee Nation-East (Tennessee)

Died abt 1 Nov 1837 · Indian Territory, Oklahoma, United States

Father Daniel Mccoy

Mother Lucy Augusta Fields

Spouse Aky Agy Gunter

Children Araminta Minta Mccoy, Charles Renatus Hicks Mccoy, Edward Hicks Tossett Mccoy, Elizabeth Sanders Mccoy, Elvinia Ga Ho Ka Mccoy, John Ta Gart Lowrey Jack Mccoy, Lucy Mccoy, Mary Ann Starr Gann Mccoy, Nancy Caroline Bigby Mccoy, Richard Martin Nun Naw Hut Ti Hie Mccoy

Siblings Daniel Tah Yah No Si Mccoy, Eleonor Nellie Mccoy, Rory Mccoy, Sallie Mccoy, Susie Mccoy

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Georgia Historical Collections

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Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Sarah Elizabeth Mccoy Hicks

Children

Araminta Minta Mccoy

Charles Renatus Hicks Mccoy

Edward Hicks Tossett Mccoy

Elizabeth Sanders Mccoy

Elvinia Ga Ho Ka Mccoy

John Ta Gart Lowrey Jack Mccoy

Lucy Mccoy

Mary Ann Starr Gann Mccoy

Nancy Caroline Bigby Mccoy

Richard Martin Nun Naw Hut Ti Hie Mccoy

Biography

In 1798, Alexander "Alex" McCoy entered the world in Covenwhulla, Cherokee Nation-East (Tennessee), born to daniel mccoy and lucy augusta fields. In 1754, Alexander "Alex" McCoy resided in Georgia, USA. Alexander "Alex" McCoy married aky agy gunter, no na lowrey, sarah elizabeth mccoy hicks, and had children including araminta minta mccoy, charles renatus hicks mccoy, edward hicks tossett mccoy, elizabeth sanders mccoy, elvinia ga ho ka mccoy, john ta gart lowrey jack mccoy, lucy mccoy, mary ann starr gann mccoy, nancy caroline bigby mccoy, richard martin nun naw hut ti hie mccoy. Alexander "Alex" McCoy passed away in 1837 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, United States.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Georgia Historical Collections

Life Timeline

1754

Alexander "Alex" McCoy resided here in Georgia, USA

Residence

1798

Birth of Alexander "Alex" McCoy in Covenwhulla, Cherokee Nation-East (Tennessee)

Birth

1827

Alexander "Alex" McCoy was married in Misc

Marriage

1837

Death of Alexander "Alex" McCoy in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander McCoy

This ancestor line traces from Cherokee Nation East, Bradley, Tennessee, United States (1740) to TN, Cherokee, Alabama, United States (1767) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander McCoy (1798–1837) was born in Covenwhulla, Cherokee Nation-East (Tennessee) and died in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, United States. 2 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, 2 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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