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Marshall Alexander 1845–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1845

Birth Location: Rush, Indiana, United States

Death Date: 18 Feb 1905

Death Location: Emory, Rains County, Texas, USA

Father: Smith Alexander

Mother: Amelia Cooper

Spouse(s): Nancy Jennings, Bettie Alexander

Children(s): Ellie Alexander, George Alexander, Stephen Alexander, Eulilee Alexander, James Alexander, Rosanah Alexander, William Alexander, Nancy Alexander, Lelah Alexander

In 1845, Marshall Alexander entered the world in Rush, Indiana, United States, born to Smith Grant Alexander And Amelia Miranda Cooper. In 1850, Marshall Alexander resided in District 97, Rush, Indiana. In 1880, Marshall Alexander resided in Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas, United States. Marshall Alexander married Bettie Alexander, Nancy Miranda Jennings, and had children including Ellie Alexander, Eulilee Alexander, George Washington Alexander, James E Alexander, Lelah Alexander, Nancy Alexander, Rosanah Alexander, Stephen F Alexander, William G Alexander. Marshall Alexander passed away in 1905 in Emory, Rains County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Marshall Alexander entered the world in Rush, Indiana, United States, born to Smith Grant Alexander And Amelia Miranda Cooper.
  • In 1850, Marshall Alexander resided in District 97, Rush, Indiana.
  • In 1880, Marshall Alexander resided in Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas, United States.
  • Marshall Alexander married Bettie Alexander, Nancy Miranda Jennings, and had children including Ellie Alexander, Eulilee Alexander, George Washington Alexander, James E Alexander, Lelah Alexander, Nancy Alexander, Rosanah Alexander, Stephen F Alexander, William G Alexander.
  • Marshall Alexander passed away in 1905 in Emory, Rains County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Marshall Alexander's Ancestors

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Marshall Alexander
1845–1905
Birth Place: Rush, Indiana, United States
Parents
Smith Grant Alexander
1822–1909
Fleming, Kentucky, United States
Amelia (Miranda) Cooper
1821–1859
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
James (L.) Alexander
1778–1873
Burke, North Carolina, USA
Mary Payne
1784–1845
Kentucky, Virginia, United States
Asa Cooper
1793–1838
South Carolina, United States
Nancy Dodson
1797–1845
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Roland Alexander
1740–1818
Eleanor Merdah
1753–1793
Daniel Payne
1783–1860
Mary Keith
1770–1868
Malichi Pat#A025779
1762–1843
Anna Wilkerson
1764–1820
Charles Pat#A032895
1747–1831
Lucy Morgan
1761–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Alexander
1725–1810
Rosanna Chambers
1716–1821
Thomas Keith
1736–1805
Judith Blackwell
1751–1857
David Cooper
1725–1792
Elizabeth Wilder
1726–1805
John Wilkerson
1730–1806
Margaret Dudley
1730–
Joshua Dodson
1725–1798
Ruth
1729–1803
John Morgan
1734–1780
Mary
1739–

Marshall Alexander's Descendants

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Marshall Alexander (1845–18 Feb 1905) m. Nancy (Miranda) Jennings (1850–) m. Bettie Alexander (May 1853–)
  1. 1. Ellie Alexander 1876–1908
    1. 1. Lola Cates 1901–
  2. 2. George (Washington) Alexander 1877–1955 m. Launa (Alice Estella) Cooke 1876–1953
    1. 1. Thelma Giles 1910–1938
    2. 2. Georgia Mason 1918– m. Roy (Price) Mason 1913–1973
      1. 1. Karen Hutchins 1947–2021
    3. 3. Frank (Stevenson) Alexander 1901–1991 m. Ardis Alexander 1904–
    4. 4. Robert (Ivan) Alexander 1905–1967 m. Gladys Alexander 1905–
      1. 1. Charles Alexander 1925–
      2. 2. Ivan (Alexander) Junior 1933–2013
      3. 3. Howard Alexander 1925–
    5. 5. Thelma ((Tutes)) Alexander 1911– m. Tommie (Walter Garrett) sr 1911–1999
    6. 6. Vallie (May) Chastain 1899–1983 m. Clifton Chastain 1895–1978
      1. 1. Joe (Bob) Chastain 1918–1993 m. Mary (Bloodworth) Chastain 1922–2006
        1. 1. Robert (Clifton) Chastain 1949–2021 m. Marena (Kay) Chastain 1949–2017
  3. 3. Stephen (F.) Alexander 1879–
  4. 4. Eulilee Alexander 1869–
  5. 5. James (E.) Alexander 1873–
  6. 6. Rosanah Alexander 1876–
    1. 1. Laura (Lillian) Alexander 1900–1972
  7. 7. William (G.) Alexander 1871–
  8. 8. Nancy Alexander 1880–
  9. 9. Lelah Alexander 1886–

Marshall Alexander's Timeline

5 Records

1845
1845
Birth of Marshall Alexander in Rush, Indiana, United States
Rush, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 5
Marshall Alexander resided here in District 97, Rush, Indiana
District 97, Rush, Indiana
1880
1880
Age 35
Marshall Alexander resided here in Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas, United States
Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 55
Marshall Alexander resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Rains, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Rains, Texas
1905
18 Feb 1905
Age 60
Death of Marshall Alexander in Rains, Texas, United States
Rains, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Rush, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Rains, Texas; Roll: 1665; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1241665
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 97, Rush, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Rains, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Rains, Texas; Roll: 1665; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1241665

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Rains, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Death Index
    [2] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Emory, Rains County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Find a Grave Index

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