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Hugh Alexander 1724–1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1724

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 1777

Death Location: Philadelphia, PA

Father: John Alexander

Mother: Margaret Alexander

Spouse(s): Martha Edmeston

Children(s): John Alexander, Margaret Alexander, David Alexander, Margaret Alexander

The story of Hugh Alexander began in 1724 in Scotland. In 1757, Hugh Alexander resided in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. Hugh Alexander married Martha Edmeston, and had children including David Alexander, John Hamilton Alexander, Margaret Alexander. Hugh Alexander passed away in 1777 in Philadelphia, PA.

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Biography

  • The story of Hugh Alexander began in 1724 in Scotland.
  • In 1757, Hugh Alexander resided in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Hugh Alexander married Martha Edmeston, and had children including David Alexander, John Hamilton Alexander, Margaret Alexander.
  • Hugh Alexander passed away in 1777 in Philadelphia, PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hugh Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Alexander
1724–1777
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
John Alexander
1700–1777
SC
Margaret (Glasson) Alexander
1700–1754
SC
Grandparents
Thomas Alexander
1630–
Lanark, Scotland
Marion Peddie
1648–
Margaret Glasson
1679–1779
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hugh Alexander's Descendants

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Hugh Alexander (1724–1777) m. Martha Edmeston (1735–1771)
  1. 1. John (Hamilton) Alexander 1760–1816 m. Margaret Alexander 1760–1834
    1. 1. Samuel (Edmiston) Alexander 1785–1862 m. Mary Alexander 1792–1869
      1. 1. John (Edmiston) Alexander 1815–1902
      2. 2. Howard (T) Alexander 1841–1887
      3. 3. William (Annan) Alexander 1830–1864
      4. 4. Henry (Price) Alexander 1837–1910
      5. 5. Hugh (S.) Alexander 1828–1905
      6. 6. David (Bingham) Alexander 1838–1905
      7. 7. Emily (Alexander) Martin 1822–1896
    2. 2. Martha Alexander 1797–1863
  2. 2. Margaret Alexander 1754–
  3. 3. David Alexander 1760–1822
  4. 4. Margaret Alexander 1754–

Hugh Alexander's Timeline

3 Records

1724
1724
Birth of Hugh Alexander in Scotland
Scotland
1757
1757
Age 33
Hugh Alexander resided here in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1777
1777
Age 53
Death of Hugh Alexander in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1724
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [4] U.S., Craftperson Files
    [5] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Craftperson Files

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: A record of the descendants of John Alexander, of Lanarkshire, Scotland, and his wife, Margaret Glasson

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Philadelphia, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Craftperson Files
    [3] North America, Family Histories

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