Who was John Alexander?

John Alexander (1733–1817) was born in Pennsylvania and died in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John McKnitt Alexander 1733–1817

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 6 Jun 1733 · Pennsylvania

Died 10 Jul 1817 · Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Father James Robert Captain Yeoman Alexander

Mother Abigail Mcknitt

Siblings Abigail Mcknitt Alexander, Abraham Alexander, Amos Alexander, Audria Alexander, Edith Alexander, Elizabeth Catherine Alexander, Elizabeth Samp Alexander, Esther Alexander, Francis Alexander, Hanna Ann Alexander Moore, Hezekiah Alexander, James Alexander, Jemima Alexander, Jemima Femina Alexander Sharp Sharpe, Josiah Alexander, Keziah Alexander Sharpe, Margaret Alexander, Theophilus Alexander

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Robert Captain Yeoman Alexander

Abigail Mcknitt

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John McKnitt Alexander began in 1733 in Pennsylvania. John McKnitt Alexander passed away in 1817 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1733

Birth of John McKnitt Alexander in Pennsylvania

Birth

1817

Death of John McKnitt Alexander in Mecklenburg, North Carolina

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Alexander

This ancestor line traces from Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1490) to Pennsylvania (1733) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Alexander (1733–1817) was born in Pennsylvania and died in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. 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 John 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 7 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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