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Ernest Alexander 1887–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1887

Birth Location: Rockbridge Co, Virginia

Death Date: 6 Dec 1949

Death Location: Rockbridge County, VA.

Father: William Alexander

Mother: Mary Bowles

Spouse(s): Cordelia Taylor-Alexander

Children(s): Joyce Sr, John Alexander, Louise Skidmore, Ernest Alexander, Malcolm Alexander, Robert Alexander, Cordelia Alexander, Patsy Hamilton

The story of Ernest Alexander began in 1887 in Rockbridge Co, Virginia. In 1910, Ernest Alexander resided in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Ernest Alexander resided in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA. Ernest Alexander married Cordelia Delia Viola Taylor Alexander, and had children including Cordelia Hortense Alexander, Ernest Alexander, John Andrew Alexander, Joyce Hite Casey Alexander Sr, Louise Permilia Skidmore, Malcolm Carol Alexander, Patsy Viola Hamilton, Robert Alexander. Ernest Alexander passed away in 1949 in Rockbridge County, VA..

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Biography

  • The story of Ernest Alexander began in 1887 in Rockbridge Co, Virginia.
  • In 1910, Ernest Alexander resided in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Ernest Alexander resided in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA.
  • Ernest Alexander married Cordelia Delia Viola Taylor Alexander, and had children including Cordelia Hortense Alexander, Ernest Alexander, John Andrew Alexander, Joyce Hite Casey Alexander Sr, Louise Permilia Skidmore, Malcolm Carol Alexander, Patsy Viola Hamilton, Robert Alexander.
  • Ernest Alexander passed away in 1949 in Rockbridge County, VA..

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ernest Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Ernest Alexander
1887–1949
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co, Virginia
Parents
William Alexander
1838–
Virginia, USA
Mary (Louise) Bowles
1856–1917
Rockbridge County, Virginia
Grandparents
Alec Alexander
1800–
Lexington, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ernest Alexander's Descendants

1.
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Ernest Alexander (22 Jan 1887–6 Dec 1949) m. Cordelia (‘Delia’ Viola) Taylor-Alexander (3 Mar 1892–28 Aug 1940)
  1. 1. Joyce (Hite "Casey" Alexander) Sr 1913–1975 m. Buelah (Elizabeth) Miller 1915–2000
    1. 1. Lillian (Cordelia " Billie") Alexander 1942–2012 m. Pernice Williams 1920–1980
    2. 2. Carmen (Rebecca) Nowlin 1946–2013 m. Coleman Nowlin 1946–1968
    3. 3. James (Melvin " Jimbo") Alexander 1943–2021 m. Delois Brown 1944–2019
    4. 4. Jon (Douglas " Jonny") Alexander 1941–2025
    5. 5. Thomas (Edward " Tommy") Alexander 1939–1993
    6. 6. Robert (Anthony " Bobby") Alexander 1948–1977
  2. 2. John (Andrew) Alexander 1920–1998 m. Mary (Margaret) Jones 1918–
  3. 3. Louise (Permilia) Skidmore 1918–2009
  4. 4. Ernest Alexander 1923–1935
  5. 5. Malcolm (Carol) Alexander 1911–1973 m. Malory (Ellen) Griffin 1916–1968
    1. 1. Reginald (Carl) Alexander 1951–2006
    2. 2. Malcolm (Stanley) Alexander 1942–1988
  6. 6. Robert Alexander 1908–1995 m. Buelah Alexander 1910–1994
    1. 1. Donald Alexander 1936–2000
    2. 2. Doris Alexander 1927–2005
  7. 7. Cordelia (Hortense) Alexander 1930–1972
  8. 8. Patsy (Viola) Hamilton 1922–2012 m. Lewis (Berkley) Hamilton 1921–1989
    1. 1. Brenda (W) Miller 1942–2024 m. Alfonzo (Mack Miller) Sr 1935–1980

Ernest Alexander's Timeline

7 Records

1887
22 Jan 1887
Birth of Ernest Alexander in Rockbridge Co, Virginia
Rockbridge Co, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 23
Ernest Alexander resided here in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Ernest Alexander resided here in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Ernest Alexander resided here in Lexington, Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Lexington, Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Ernest Alexander resided here in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 53
Ernest Alexander resided here in Lexington, Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Lexington, Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1949
6 Dec 1949
Age 62
Death of Ernest Alexander in Rockbridge County, VA.
Rockbridge County, VA.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1887
    Event Place: Rockbridge Co, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lexington, Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04290; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 82-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lexington, Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04290; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 82-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, VA.

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