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Alexander East 1809–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1809

Birth Location: Lincoln County, Kentucky

Death Date: 30 Jul 1868

Death Location: Tanksley Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IN

Father: Cornelius East

Mother: Mary Hannah

Spouse(s): Catherine Ramsey

Children(s): John East, Sally East, Susan East, Joseph East, Marshall East, Sarah East, George East

The story of Alexander East began in 1809 in Lincoln County, Kentucky. In 1850, Alexander East was employed in Farmer With Real Estate Worth $800, Pleasant Run T. Alexander East married Catherine E Ramsey, and had children including George W East, John B East, Joseph Howard East, Marshall East, Sally A East, Sarah A East, Susan A East. Alexander East passed away in 1868 in Tanksley Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IN.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander East began in 1809 in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
  • In 1850, Alexander East was employed in Farmer With Real Estate Worth $800, Pleasant Run T.
  • Alexander East married Catherine E Ramsey, and had children including George W East, John B East, Joseph Howard East, Marshall East, Sally A East, Sarah A East, Susan A East.
  • Alexander East passed away in 1868 in Tanksley Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander East's Ancestors

Self
Alexander East
1809–1868
Birth Place: Lincoln County, Kentucky
Parents
Cornelius Neal East
1764–1821
Louisa Co., VA
Mary Hannah
1771–
Rockbridge, VA
Grandparents
Josiah East
1736–1804
Hanover County, Virginia
Eleanor
1740–
Great-Grandparents
Joseph East
1708–1772
Mary Cannon
1712–1766
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward East
1674–1736
Elizabeth Woodson
1676–1715
William Cannon
1673–1747
Judith Woodson
1673–1753

Alexander East's Descendants

1.
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Alexander East (3 Dec 1809–30 Jul 1868) m. Catherine (E.) Ramsey (10 Feb 1816–Unknown)
  1. 1. John (B) East 1837–1859
  2. 2. Sally (A.) East 1834–
  3. 3. Susan (A.) East 1842–
  4. 4. Joseph (Howard) East 1849–1916 m. Mary (E.) Julian 1859–
    1. 1. Shirley East 1889–
    2. 2. Sallie East 1896–
  5. 5. Marshall East 1853–
  6. 6. Sarah (A) East 1839–
  7. 7. George (W.) East 1846– m. Mary (F.) Faubion 1851–
    1. 1. Elmina (A.) East 1872–
    2. 2. William (H.) East 1874–
    3. 3. Homer (S) East 1894–
    4. 4. Emmet (N) East 1886–
    5. 5. Josiah (C.) East 1887– m. Ella East 1890–
    6. 6. Nathaniel (I.) East 1879– m. Mellie McCammon 1884–
      1. 1. Coleman East 1903– m. Oma Reed 1905– m. Charlotte Hellams 1906–
    7. 7. Alpha (E) East 1883–
    8. 8. James (A.) East 1878–

Alexander East's Timeline

5 Records

1809
3 Dec 1809
Birth of Alexander East in Lincoln County, Kentucky
Lincoln County, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 41
Alexander East was employed in Farmer With Real Estate Worth $800, Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence Co., IN
Farmer With Real Estate Worth $800, Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence Co., IN
1868
26 Jul 1868
Age 59
Death of Alexander East in Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence Co., IN
Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence Co., IN
1868
30 Jul 1868
Age 59
Burial of Alexander East in Tanksley Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IN
Tanksley Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IN
1868
1868
Age 59
Alexander East - Will in Lawrence Co., IN
Lawrence Co., IN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1809
    Event Place: Lincoln County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1868
    Event Place: Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence Co., IN

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1868
    Event Place: Tanksley Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IN

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Farmer With Real Estate Worth $800, Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence Co., IN

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: Lawrence Co., IN
    Record Source: Lawrence County, IN Wills, Book C Page 192

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