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Leon Jack Alexander 1908–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1908

Birth Location: Canada, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 7 Jun 1997

Death Location: Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Alexander

Mother: Margaret Shelton

Spouse(s): Lois Henry

Children(s): Jack Alexander

The story of Leon Jack Alexander began in 1908 in Canada, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Leon Jack Alexander resided in Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Leon Jack Alexander resided in Canada, Jackson, North Carolina, USA. Leon Jack Alexander married Lois I Henry, and had children including Danie Alexander, Dayle Alexander, Jack Hamilton Alexander. Leon Jack Alexander passed away in 1997 in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Leon Jack Alexander began in 1908 in Canada, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Leon Jack Alexander resided in Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Leon Jack Alexander resided in Canada, Jackson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Leon Jack Alexander married Lois I Henry, and had children including Danie Alexander, Dayle Alexander, Jack Hamilton Alexander.
  • Leon Jack Alexander passed away in 1997 in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Alexander
1865–1929
Birth Location: Argonia, North Carolina, USA
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Margaret Shelton
1865–1950
Birth Location: Tuckasegee, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lois Henry
1916–2004
Birth Location: North Carolina
LH

Children(s)

Jack Alexander
1932–2000
Birth Location: Cullowhee Ja, North Carolina
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Leon Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Leon Alexander
1908–1997
Birth Place: Canada, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Alexander
1865–1929
Argonia, North Carolina, USA
Margaret Shelton
1865–1950
Tuckasegee, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Alexander) Sr
1834–1910
Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Hattie Alexander
1832–1910
Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
J. (Wesley) Shelton
1843–1919
Haywood Co., North Carolina
Elvaria Long
1844–1919
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Alexander
1805–
Abigail UNKNOWN
1806–
William Ashe
1808–1855
Sarah Watson
1812–1899
Elias Shelton
1829–1885
Sallie Shook
1826–1845
Henry Long
1815–1880
Artemesia Wood
1818–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leon Alexander's Descendants

1.
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Leon (Jack) Alexander (28 Dec 1908–7 Jun 1997) m. Lois (I) Henry (Abt. 1916–abt 2004)
  1. 1. Jack (Hamilton) Alexander 1932–2000

Leon Alexander's Timeline

7 Records

1908
28 Dec 1908
Birth of Leon Jack Alexander in Canada, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA
Canada, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Leon Jack Alexander resided here in Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Leon Jack Alexander resided here in Canada, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Canada, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Leon Jack Alexander resided here in Rural, Jackson, North Carolina
Rural, Jackson, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 32
Leon Jack Alexander resided here in Cullowhee, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Cullowhee, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
Leon Jack Alexander resided here in Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
1997
7 Jun 1997
Age 89
Death of Leon Jack Alexander in Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1908
    Event Place: Canada, Jackson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 3
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cullowhee, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02932; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 50-6
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1685; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 63
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Canada, Jackson, North Carolina; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2341434
    [5] North Carolina, Birth Indexes
    [6] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 8 Jun 1997; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America; ,0.28901318,0.82302

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1685; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 63

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Canada, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Canada, Jackson, North Carolina; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2341434

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Jackson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cullowhee, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02932; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 50-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Cullowhee, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cullowhee, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02932; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 50-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cullowhee, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Other, Jackson, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sylva
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 8 Jun 1997; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America; ,0.28901318,0.82302

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1997
    Event Place: Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 8 Jun 1997; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America; ,0.28901318,0.82302

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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