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Horace Martin Alexander 1812–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Feb 1812

Birth Location: Canesville, Orange, Virginia, United States

Death Date: aft 19 Sep 1881

Death Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States

Father: James Alexander

Mother: Frances Ehart

Spouse(s): Martha Burwell, Catherine Houston, Julia Lowder, Nancy Walker

Children(s): Celestia Alexander, Hubert Alexander, Martha Alexander, George Alexander, Celestine Alexander, Jedediah Alexander, Charlotte Alexander, Flora Alexander, Alice Alexander, Morris Alexander, Margaret Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander, Henry Alexander, James Alexander, Maud Alexander, Blanche Alexander, Lucy Alexander, Ophelia Alexander, Susan Alexander, Heber Alexander, Franklin Alexander, Eliza Alexander, Mary Alexander, William Alexander, Susan Alexander, Amelia Alexander, Frances Alexander, Amasa Alexander, Albert Alexander, Horace Alexander, Dionetia Alexander, Sarah Alexander, Nancy Alexander, Frances Alexander

In 1812, Horace Martin Alexander entered the world in Canesville, Orange, Virginia, United States, born to James Alexander And Frances Ehart. Horace Martin Alexander married Catherine Houston, Julia Minerva Owens Lowder, Martha Burwell, Nancy Reeder Walker, and had children including Albert Alexander, Alice Geraldine Alexander, Amasa B Alexander, Amelia Alexander, Blanche J Alexander, Celestia Alexander, Celestine Alexander, Charlotte Elmira Alexander, Dionetia Emily Alexander, Eliza Fredonia Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander, Flora Adala Alexander, Frances Alexander, Frances Evaline Alexander, Franklin D Alexander, George Alexander, Heber M Alexander, Henry R Alexander, Horace Martin Alexander, Hubert Alexander, James Thornton Alexander, Jedediah M Alexander, Lucy Jane Alexander, Margaret Alexander, Martha Mildred Alexander, Mary Helen Alexander, Maud Alexander, Morris Alexander, Nancy Maria Alexander, Ophelia Leona Alexander, Sarah Malinda Alexander, Susan Adelia Alexander, Susan Amelia Alexander, William Denton Alexander. Horace Martin Alexander passed away in 1881 in Springville, Utah, Utah, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Horace Martin Alexander entered the world in Canesville, Orange, Virginia, United States, born to James Alexander And Frances Ehart.
  • Horace Martin Alexander married Catherine Houston, Julia Minerva Owens Lowder, Martha Burwell, Nancy Reeder Walker, and had children including Albert Alexander, Alice Geraldine Alexander, Amasa B Alexander, Amelia Alexander, Blanche J Alexander, Celestia Alexander, Celestine Alexander, Charlotte Elmira Alexander, Dionetia Emily Alexander, Eliza Fredonia Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander, Flora Adala Alexander, Frances Alexander, Frances Evaline Alexander, Franklin D Alexander, George Alexander, Heber M Alexander, Henry R Alexander, Horace Martin Alexander, Hubert Alexander, James Thornton Alexander, Jedediah M Alexander, Lucy Jane Alexander, Margaret Alexander, Martha Mildred Alexander, Mary Helen Alexander, Maud Alexander, Morris Alexander, Nancy Maria Alexander, Ophelia Leona Alexander, Sarah Malinda Alexander, Susan Adelia Alexander, Susan Amelia Alexander, William Denton Alexander.
  • Horace Martin Alexander passed away in 1881 in Springville, Utah, Utah, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Alexander
1769–1841
Birth Location: Augusta, Orange, Virginia, United States
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Frances Ehart
1772–
Birth Location: Culpepper, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Burwell
1830–1912
Birth Location: Wooster, Wayne, Ohio, United States
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Catherine Houston
1831–1900
Birth Location: West Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
CH
Julia Lowder
1828–1873
Birth Location: Mantua, Portage, Ohio, USA
JL
Nancy Walker
1816–1847
Birth Location: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
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Children(s)

Celestia Alexander
1865–1942
Birth Location: Utah Territory
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Hubert Alexander
1867–1875
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
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Martha Alexander
1871–1947
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
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George Alexander
1868–1870
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
GA
Celestine Alexander
1865–1946
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
CA
Jedediah Alexander
1864–1864
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
JA
Charlotte Alexander
1862–1951
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
CA
Flora Alexander
1859–1942
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
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Alice Alexander
1856–1931
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
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Morris Alexander
1853–1853
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
MA
Margaret Alexander
1853–1860
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
MA
Elizabeth Alexander
1852–1860
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
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Henry Alexander
1851–1860
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
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James Alexander
1850–1890
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
JA
Maud Alexander
1875–1924
Birth Location: Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
MA
Blanche Alexander
1870–1886
Birth Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
BA
Lucy Alexander
1866–1908
Birth Location: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
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Ophelia Alexander
1864–1924
Birth Location: Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States
OA
Susan Alexander
1861–1892
Birth Location: Parawan, Iron, Utah, United States
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Heber Alexander
1860–1861
Birth Location: Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States
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Franklin Alexander
1858–1954
Birth Location: Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States
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Eliza Alexander
1855–1917
Birth Location: Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States
EA
Mary Alexander
1854–1935
Birth Location: Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States
MA
William Alexander
1851–1931
Birth Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
WA
Susan Alexander
1838–1893
Birth Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
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Amelia Alexander
1860–1892
Birth Location: Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States
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Frances Alexander
1858–1858
Birth Location: Parawan, Iron, Utah, United States
FA
Amasa Alexander
1856–
Birth Location: Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States
AA
Albert Alexander
1855–
Birth Location: Parawan, Iron, UT, USA
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Horace Alexander
1847–1847
Birth Location: Winter Quarters, Douglas, Nebraska, United States
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Dionetia Alexander
1843–1879
Birth Location: Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
DA
Sarah Alexander
1841–1914
Birth Location: Alton, Madison, Illinois, United States
SA
Nancy Alexander
1839–1839
Birth Location: Alton, Madison, Missouri, United States
NA
Frances Alexander
1836–1906
Birth Location: West Liberty, Clay, Missouri, United States
FA

Horace Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Horace Alexander
1812–1881
Birth Place: Canesville, Orange, Virginia, United States
Parents
James Alexander
1769–1841
Augusta, Orange, Virginia, United States
Frances Ehart
1772–
Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
James Alexander
1722–1803
Schuylkill, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth
1745–
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Adam (Michael) Ehart
1744–1798
Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Mary (Molly) Lucas
1752–1827
Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Horace Alexander's Descendants

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Horace (Martin) Alexander (15 Feb 1812–aft 19 Sep 1881) m. Martha Burwell (31 mar 1830–aft 4 Feb 1912) m. Catherine Houston (12 Mar 1831–22 Mar 1900) m. Julia (Minerva Owens) Lowder (17 Oct 1828–20 Sep 1873) m. Nancy (Reeder) Walker (8 Dec 1816–28 Jan 1847)
  1. 1. Celestia Alexander 1865–1942
  2. 2. Hubert Alexander 1867–1875
  3. 3. Martha (Mildred) Alexander 1871–1947 m. Andrew (G) Peterson 1867– m. Smith –1900
    1. 1. Marie Peterson 1902–
    2. 2. Donald Peterson 1909–
    3. 3. Leon (M.) Smith 1891–
  4. 4. George Alexander 1868–1870
  5. 5. Celestine Alexander 1865–1946 m. George (William Edward) Humphrey 1864–
    1. 1. Fay Humphrey 1905–
    2. 2. Joseph (William) Humphrey 1908–
    3. 3. Arnold (Cleveland) Humphrey 1891–
    4. 4. Louise Humphrey 1892–
    5. 5. Clyde Humphrey 1901–
  6. 6. Jedediah (M) Alexander 1864–1864
  7. 7. Charlotte (Elmira) Alexander 1862–1951 m. Franklin (C) Gammell 1857–1910
    1. 1. Francelia (Blake) Gammell 1891–1912
    2. 2. Josephine Gammell 1894–
    3. 3. Catherine Gammell 1894–1969
    4. 4. William (Ray) Gammell 1897–1978
    5. 5. Lowayne Gammell 1899–
    6. 6. Ninna Gammell 1883–1883
    7. 7. Jennie (V) Gammell 1884–1980
    8. 8. Barbara (Jane) Gammell 1887–1888
    9. 9. Martha (Lamar) Gammell 1889–1969
    10. 10. Lowayne Gammell 1899–1979 m. Leah (G) Clark 1901–1975
    11. 11. Genevia Gemmel 1883–
  8. 8. Flora (Adala) Alexander 1859–1942 m. Thomas (James) Bryan 1850–1903
    1. 1. Dean Bryan 1892–1949
    2. 2. John (F) Bryan 1881–1938
    3. 3. Virginia Bryan 1884–1943
    4. 4. Kenzen Bryan 1897–1940
    5. 5. Jessie (Eva) Bryan 1903–1935
    6. 6. Boulder Bryan 1892–1892
    7. 7. Mary (Jane) Bryan 1877–1919
    8. 8. Thomas (C) Bryan 1880–1917
    9. 9. Rock Bryan 1888–1940 m. Sarah Hansen 1889–1959
      1. 1. Lester (Elmo) Bryan 1911–1953 m. Carolyne Reid 1914–1989 m. Mildred (Lorraine) Mallwitz 1916–2008 m. Dorothy Arrigona 1912–1993
        1. 1. Charlene (Bryan) McAlister 1931–2014
      2. 2. Thomas (Franklin) Bryan 1907–1907
      3. 3. Max (Alexander) Bryan 1908–1988
      4. 4. DeVar Bryan 1913–2002
      5. 5. Sterling (R.) Bryan 1916–1916
      6. 6. Mark (Lamar) Bryan 1919–1970
      7. 7. Rock (Hansen) Bryan 1924–1956
  9. 9. Alice (Geraldine) Alexander 1856–1931 m. Joseph Blackett 1850–
    1. 1. Edward Blackett 1884–
    2. 2. Courtland Blackett 1887–
    3. 3. Eldiva Blackett 1891–
    4. 4. Colonel Blackett 1892–
    5. 5. William Blackett 1895–
  10. 10. Morris Alexander 1853–1853
  11. 11. Margaret Alexander 1853–1860
  12. 12. Elizabeth Alexander 1852–1860
  13. 13. Henry (R) Alexander 1851–1860
  14. 14. James (Thornton) Alexander 1850–1890
  15. 15. Maud Alexander 1875–1924
  16. 16. Blanche (J) Alexander 1870–1886
  17. 17. Lucy (Jane) Alexander 1866–1908
  18. 18. Ophelia (Leona) Alexander 1864–1924
  19. 19. Susan (Amelia) Alexander 1861–1892
  20. 20. Heber (M) Alexander 1860–1861
  21. 21. Franklin (D) Alexander 1858–1954
  22. 22. Eliza (Fredonia) Alexander 1855–1917
  23. 23. Mary (Helen) Alexander 1854–1935
  24. 24. William (Denton) Alexander 1851–1931 m. Helena (Knowlton) Coray 1852–1905 m. Prudella Allman 1865–1935
    1. 1. Nellie (C.) Alexander 1879–
    2. 2. Helena (Cora) Alexander 1879–1951 m. David (Foster) Cluff 1874–
      1. 1. Denton (Foster) Cluff 1902–
      2. 2. Mildred (M) Cluff 1903–
      3. 3. Don (Benjamin) Cluff 1909–
      4. 4. Dorothy (C) Cluff 1915–
      5. 5. Helen (Mary) Cluff 1905–
    3. 3. Maud (May) Alexander 1880–
    4. 4. William (Denton) Alexander 1884–1931 m. Rosa E 1900–
    5. 5. Don (Horace) Alexander 1887–1905
    6. 6. Etherial Alexander 1882–1883
    7. 7. Howard Alexander 1892–1892
    8. 8. Warren Alexander 1896–
    9. 9. George (Louis) Alexander 1896–1973 m. Laura 1902–
      1. 1. George Alexander 1922–
      2. 2. Dorothy Alexander 1926–
    10. 10. Ralph (Houston) Alexander 1907–1996
  25. 25. Susan (Adelia) Alexander 1838–1893
  26. 26. Amelia Alexander 1860–1892 m. Isaac (Bullock) Roberts 1860–1920
    1. 1. Rebecca (Lamar) Roberts 1883–1969
    2. 2. Maud (Adelia) Roberts 1884–1886
    3. 3. Isaac (Bliss) Roberts 1886–1964
    4. 4. William (Wallace) Roberts 1888–1975
    5. 5. Claude (Alexander) Roberts 1891–1915
    6. 6. Roberts 1892–1892
  27. 27. Frances Alexander 1858–1858
  28. 28. Amasa (B) Alexander 1856–
  29. 29. Albert Alexander 1855–
  30. 30. Horace (Martin) Alexander 1847–1847
  31. 31. Dionetia (Emily) Alexander 1843–1879
  32. 32. Sarah (Malinda) Alexander 1841–1914 m. Hans Mortensen 1837– m. John Green 1834–
    1. 1. John (M.) Green 1859–
    2. 2. Mary (M.) Green 1863–
    3. 3. Amos (A.) Green 1865–
    4. 4. Alexander Green 1867–
    5. 5. Sarah (H.) Green 1870–
    6. 6. Nancy (L.) Green 1871–
    7. 7. William (H.) Green 1874–
    8. 8. Jessie (T.) Green 1877–
    9. 9. Joseph (S.) Green 1879–
  33. 33. Nancy (Maria) Alexander 1839–1839
  34. 34. Frances (Evaline) Alexander 1836–1906 m. Jesse (Pierce) Steele 1829–
    1. 1. Jessey (F.) Steele 1857–
    2. 2. Sarah (C.) Steele 1864–
    3. 3. Daniel (W.) Steele 1867–
    4. 4. Adam (L.) Steele 1869–
    5. 5. Mary (Jane) Steele 1871–
    6. 6. William Steele 1874–
    7. 7. John (P.) Steele 1877–
    8. 8. Cora (J.) Steele 1878–

Horace Alexander's Timeline

9 Records

1812
15 Feb 1812
Birth of Horace Martin Alexander in Canesville, Orange, Virginia, United States
Canesville, Orange, Virginia, United States
1849
15 Feb 1849
Age 37
Horace Martin Alexander was married in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1850
1850
Age 38
Horace Martin Alexander resided here in Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory
Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory
1860
1860
Age 48
Horace Martin Alexander resided here in Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory
Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory
1870
1870
Age 58
Horace Martin Alexander resided here in Springville, Utah, Utah Territory
Springville, Utah, Utah Territory
1880
1880
Age 68
Horace Martin Alexander resided here in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
1880
1880
Age 68
Horace Martin Alexander resided here in Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
1881
19 Sep 1881
Age 69
Death of Horace Martin Alexander in Springville, Utah, United States
Springville, Utah, United States
1881
aft 19 Sep 1881
Age 69
Burial of Horace Martin Alexander in Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
Springville, Utah, Utah, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1812
    Event Place: Canesville, Orange, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Utah County, Utah Cemetery Index
    [2] Seventy Quorum Membership, 1835–1846
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1812; Birth city: Canesville; Birth state: VA.
    [4] Utah Cemetery Inventory
    [5] Members of the Mormon Battalion
    [6] Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    [7] Pioneer Immigrants to Utah Territory
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Provo, Utah, Utah; Roll: T9_1338; Family History Film: 1255338; Page: 148.3000; Enumeration District: 81; Image: .
    [9] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springville, Utah, Utah; Roll: T9_1338; Family History Film: 1255338; Page: 165.3000; Enumeration District: 82; Image: .
    [10] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springville, Utah, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1612; Page: 326; Image: 645.
    [11] Millennium File
    [12] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory; Roll: M653_1314; Page: 773; Image: 233.
    [13] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory; Roll: M432_919; Page: 91; Image: 186.
    [14] Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1847-2012
    [15] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1849
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
    Record Source: Pioneer Immigrants to Utah Territory

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1847
    Event Place: Utah Valley
    Record Source: Pioneer Immigrants to Utah Territory

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory; Roll: M432_919; Page: 91; Image: 186.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory; Roll: M653_1314; Page: 773; Image: 233.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Springville, Utah, Utah Territory
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springville, Utah, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1612; Page: 326; Image: 645.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Provo, Utah, Utah; Roll: T9_1338; Family History Film: 1255338; Page: 148.3000; Enumeration District: 81; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springville, Utah, Utah; Roll: T9_1338; Family History Film: 1255338; Page: 165.3000; Enumeration District: 82; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1st Wife Clay County, MO & Nauvoo, Ill 2nd Wife-Springville UT
    Record Source: Pioneer Immigrants to Utah Territory

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1881
    Event Place: Springville, Utah, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Utah County, Utah Cemetery Index
    [2] Seventy Quorum Membership, 1835–1846
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1812; Birth city: Canesville; Birth state: VA.
    [4] Utah Cemetery Inventory
    [5] Members of the Mormon Battalion
    [6] Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    [7] Pioneer Immigrants to Utah Territory
    [8] Millennium File
    [9] Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1847-2012
    [10] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: aft 19 Sep 1881
    Event Place: Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    [2] Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1847-2012
    [3] BillionGraves.com Burial Index
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