James Robert Alexander 1685–1779
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5 researchers on YourRoots have James Alexander in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Robert Alexander began in 1685 in Manokin, Somerset, Maryland, United States. James Robert Alexander married margaret abigail mcknitt, and had children including abigail alexander, abraham alexander, amos sharpe alexander sr, anne alexander moore, edith alexander, elizabeth jemima alexander, esther alexander, ezekiel alexander, francis alexander, hezekiah alexander, jemima alexander, john mcknitt alexander, jon joseph alexander, keziah alexander, margaret mcknitt alexander ii, theophilus alexander. James Robert Alexander passed away in 1779 in New Munster, Cecil, Maryland, United States.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Alexander
This ancestor line traces from Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America (1667) to Manokin, Somerset, Maryland, United States (1685) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Alexander (1685–1779) was born in Manokin, Somerset, Maryland, United States and died in New Munster, Cecil, Maryland, United States. 5 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.
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James Alexander's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record