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Hugh Alexander 1724–1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 January 1724

Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 1777

Death Location: Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Alexander

Mother: Margaret Glasson

Spouse(s): Martha Edmeston

Children(s): Margaret Alexander

The story of Hugh Alexander began in 1724 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom. Hugh Alexander married Martha Edmeston, and had children including Margaret Alexander. Hugh Alexander passed away in 1777 in Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Hugh Alexander began in 1724 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Hugh Alexander married Martha Edmeston, and had children including Margaret Alexander.
  • Hugh Alexander passed away in 1777 in Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Hugh Alexander's Ancestors

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Hugh Alexander
1724–1777
Birth Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
John Alexander
1691–1777
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Margaret Glasson
1700–1777
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Thomas Alexander
1630–1698
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Margaret (Marion) Peadie
1648–1703
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ronald Glasson
1675–1775
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Margaret Glasson
1679–1779
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hugh Alexander's Descendants

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Hugh Alexander (23 January 1724–1777) m. Martha Edmeston (1733–2 November 1771)
  1. 1. Margaret Alexander 1754–1835 m. John Hamilton 1749–1793
    1. 1. Martha Hamilton 1776–1830 m. James Blackwood 1779–1830 m. Joseph Blackwood 1775–1847
      1. 1. James (Milton) Blackwood 1806–1878 m. Mary Brooks 1808–1860
        1. 1. Nancy (Ann) Blackwood 1838–1910 m. Toliver (Pittman) Davis 1849–1873
        2. 2. Chesterfield (Martin) Blackwood 1844–1865
        3. 3. Harriet (Elizabeth) Houston 1848–1898 m. Harvey (H.) Houston 1844–1907
        4. 4. Hesikiah Blackwood 1871–1910
        5. 5. Malinda Blackwood 1836–1930 m. Doswell (Doss) Holt 1839–
        6. 6. Margaret (Adaline) Blackwood 1828–1900 m. Isaac (N.) PACK 1821–1896
        7. 7. Martha (C.) Blackwood 1848–1930 m. Wiley (W.) Williams 1837–1898
        8. 8. Mary (C) Blackwood 1841–1911 m. Benton Wheeler 1835–1920
        9. 9. Will Blackwood 1830–1862 m. Sarah (Nancy) Wheeler 1838–1887
        10. 10. Milton (Early) Blackwood 1867–1934 m. Mollie Epperson 1870–1962 m. Sarah (E) Blackwood 1876–1927 m. Tennessee (Jane) Middleton 1872–1902
        11. 11. John (J.) Blackwood 1833–1862
        12. 12. William Blackwood 1824–1878
        13. 13. Anna (Belle) Blackwood 1851–1920
        14. 14. Jane Blackwood 1831–1930
        15. 15. James (Milton Blackwood) Jr.. 1820–1878
      2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Blackwood 1807–1904

Hugh Alexander's Timeline

2 Records

1724
23 January 1724
Birth of Hugh Alexander in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
1777
1777
Age 53
Death of Hugh Alexander in Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 January 1724
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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