Who was Margaret Alexander?

Margaret Alexander (1780–1845) was born in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States and died in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Alexander 1780–1845

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 16 Mar 1780 · Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

Died 17 Jul 1845 · Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

Father James Alexander Sr

Mother Rachel Davidson

Siblings Abijah Alexander, Andrew Alexander, James Alexander, John B Alexander, Matthew Alexander, Moses Winslow Alexander Sr, Prudence Alexander, Rachel Alexander, Sarah J Alexander, Stephen Winslow Alexander Cpt

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Alexander Sr

Rachel Davidson

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1780, Margaret Alexander entered the world in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States, born to james alexander sr and rachel davidson. Margaret Alexander passed away in 1845 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1780

Birth of Margaret Alexander in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1845

Death of Margaret Alexander in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Alexander

This ancestor line traces from Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1490) to Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States (1780) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Alexander (1780–1845) was born in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States and died in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, 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 Margaret 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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