Who was Jeremiah Alexander?

Jeremiah Alexander (1763–1847) was born in Cecil, Maryland, PA? and died in Walker, Alabama, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Jeremiah?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jeremiah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Jeremiah?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Jeremiah Archibald Alexander 1763–1847

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Jeremiah Alexander in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 04 Jul 1763 · Cecil, Maryland, PA?

Died 26 Jan 1847 · Walker, Alabama, United States

Father Eli Alexander

Mother Tamizon Ford Alexander

Spouse Agnes Mcgaughey Alexander

Children Abigail Alexander, Agnes O Rear Mcgaughey, Esther Alexander Martin, John Alexander, John Hampton Alexander, Luticia Alexander, Martha Alexander, Nancy Alexander

Siblings Araminta Alexander, Caleb Alexander, Eli Alexander, Harmon Alexander, Harmon Herman A Alexander, Hezekiah Alexander, John Barnes Alexander, Josiah Alexander, Kephia Alexander, Levi Alexander, Lidea Alexander, Richard Ford Alexander, Stephen Alexander, Susannah Alexander

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Jeremiah Alexander 1763–1847

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jeremiah Alexander 1763–1847

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Alexander

Tamizon Ford Alexander

Spouse(s)

Agnes Mcgaughey Alexander

Children

Abigail Alexander

Agnes O Rear Mcgaughey

Esther Alexander Martin

John Alexander

John Hampton Alexander

Luticia Alexander

Martha Alexander

Nancy Alexander

Biography

Jeremiah Archibald Alexander was born in 1763 in Cecil, Maryland, PA?, the child of eli alexander and tamizon ford alexander. Jeremiah Archibald Alexander married agnes mcgaughey alexander, and had children including abigail alexander, agnes o rear mcgaughey, esther alexander martin, john alexander, john hampton alexander, luticia alexander, martha alexander, nancy alexander. Jeremiah Archibald Alexander passed away in 1847 in Walker, Alabama, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1763

Birth of Jeremiah Archibald Alexander in Cecil, Maryland, PA?

Birth

1847

Death of Jeremiah Archibald Alexander in Walker, Alabama, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jeremiah Alexander

This ancestor line traces from Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1490) to Cecil, Maryland, PA? (1763) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Jeremiah Alexander (1763–1847) was born in Cecil, Maryland, PA? and died in Walker, Alabama, 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 Jeremiah 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 8 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.
: 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.