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David Alexander 1858 – 1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1858

Birth Location: Tuckersmith, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 1927

Death Location: Essex, Ontario, Canada

Father: John Alexander

Mother: Charlotte Stewart

Spouse(s): Sarah Cowan

Children(s): Elizabeth Clark, Edna Alexander

The story of David Alexander began in 1858 in Tuckersmith, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada. In 1861, David Alexander resided in Huntley, Carleton, Canada West, Canada. In 1881, David Alexander resided in Tilbury West, Essex, Ontario, Canada. David Alexander married Sarah Cowan, and had children including Elizabeth A. Clark, Edna R. Alexander. David Alexander passed away in 1927 in Essex, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of David Alexander began in 1858 in Tuckersmith, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1861, David Alexander resided in Huntley, Carleton, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1881, David Alexander resided in Tilbury West, Essex, Ontario, Canada.
  • David Alexander married Sarah Cowan, and had children including Elizabeth A. Clark, Edna R. Alexander.
  • David Alexander passed away in 1927 in Essex, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Alexander
1830 – 1909
Birth Location: Tamlaght, Drumragh Parish, Omagh, Tyrone, Ireland
JA
Charlotte Stewart
1838 – 1908
Birth Location: Scotland
CS

Spouses(s)

Sarah Cowan
1862 – 1930
Birth Location: Tilbury, Kent, Ontario, Canada
SC

Children(s)

Elizabeth Clark
1898 – 1983
Birth Location: Essex, Ontario, Canada
EC
Edna Alexander
1900 – 1966
Birth Location: Essex, Ontario, Canada
EA

David Alexander's Ancestors

Self
David Alexander
1858 – 1927
Birth Place: Tuckersmith, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada
Parents
John Alexander
1830 – 1909
Tamlaght, Drumragh Parish, Omagh, Tyrone, Ireland
Charlotte Stewart
1838 – 1908
Scotland
Grandparents
David (William) Alexander
1789 – 1849
Tamlaght, Drumragh Parish, Omagh, Tyrone, Ireland
Sarah Caldwell
– 1885
Ireland
Donald Stewart
Great-Grandparents
James Alexander
1765 – 1830
Bridget Gortleny
1770 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Alexander
1734 –
Grisel Rodger
1732 –
Patrick Gortleny
Mary

David Alexander's Descendants

1.
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David Alexander (Jul 1858 – 1927) m. Sarah Cowan (18 JUL 1862 – 3 Jan 1930)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (A.) Clark (24 May 1898 – 1983) m. John (H) Clark (1901 – 1984)
  2. 2. Edna (R.) Alexander (26 Aug 1900 – 1966)

David Alexander's Timeline

9 Records

1858
Jul 1858
Birth of David Alexander in Tuckersmith, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada
Tuckersmith, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada
1861
1861
Age 3
David Alexander resided here in Huntley, Carleton, Canada West, Canada
Huntley, Carleton, Canada West, Canada
1881
1881
Age 23
David Alexander resided here in Tilbury West, Essex, Ontario, Canada
Tilbury West, Essex, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 33
David Alexander resided here in Tilbury West, Essex North, Ontario, Canada
Tilbury West, Essex North, Ontario, Canada
1897
23 Dec 1897
Age 39
David Alexander was married in Kent, Ontario, Canada
Kent, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 43
David Alexander resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 53
David Alexander resided here in , Essex South, Ontario
, Essex South, Ontario
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 63
David Alexander resided here in 36 Beale St, Woodstock, Oxford North, Ontario, Canada
36 Beale St, Woodstock, Oxford North, Ontario, Canada
1927
1927
Age 69
Death of David Alexander in Essex, Ontario, Canada
Essex, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1858
    Event Place: Tuckersmith, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 40 - Tilbury West, Essex South, Ontario; Page: 2; Family No: 23

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1897
    Event Place: Kent, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Huntley, Carleton, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1012-1013

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Tilbury West, Essex, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Tilbury West, Essex, Ontario; Roll: C_13281; Page: 28; Family No: 120

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Tilbury West, Essex North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Tilbury West, Essex North, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6335; Family No: 153

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Tilbury (West/Ouest), Essex (North/Nord), Ontario; Page: 1; Family No: 5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Essex South, Ontario
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 40 - Tilbury West, Essex South, Ontario; Page: 2; Family No: 23

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 36 Beale St, Woodstock, Oxford North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 77; Census Place: 77, Oxford North, Ontario; Page Number: 19

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Essex, Ontario, Canada
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