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James Alexander 1687–1776

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Alexander in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 MAR 1687 · Annemessex, Somersetshire County, Maryland, USA
Died 28 JUN 1776 · Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Father Abraham Alexander (1717–1786)
Mother Susannah Foster
Siblings Aaron Alexander Sr, Alice G Alexander, Amos Alexander, Ann Alexander, David Alexander, Eli Alexander, Emma C Alexander, Ezekiel Alexander, James Alexander, Josiah Alexander, Lewis H Alexander, Martin Alexander, Moses Alexander, Rebecca Alexander, Sarah Alexander, William Alexander, William Alexander
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

In 1687, James Alexander entered the world in Annemessex, Somersetshire County, Maryland, USA, born to abraham alexander and susannah foster. James Alexander passed away in 1776 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.

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1687
Birth of James Alexander in Annemessex, Somersetshire County, Maryland, USA
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1776
Death of James Alexander in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Alexander (1687–1776) was born in Annemessex, Somersetshire County, Maryland, USA and died in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. 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 James 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Abraham Alexander
1717–1786 · Father
Susannah Foster
Mother
James Alexander in the US Census
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James Alexander's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Alexander PTP
1687–1776
Annemessex, Somersetshire County, Maryland, USA
Parents
Abraham Alexander PTP
1717–1786
New Munster, Cecil, Maryland, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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James Alexander's Descendants

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James Alexander PTP 1687–1776