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Melissa Ann Alexander 1856–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1856

Birth Location: Dale, Caldwell, Texas, USA

Death Date: 7 Dec 1929

Death Location: Dale, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Joseph Alexander

Mother: Mathilda George

Spouse(s): John Hodnett

Children(s): James Hodnett, Martin Hodnett, Johanna Hodnett, Dora Hodnett, Jettie Hodnett

In 1856, Melissa Ann Alexander entered the world in Dale, Caldwell, Texas, USA, born to Joseph Alexander And Mathilda George. In 1860, Melissa Ann Alexander resided in Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA. In 1870, Melissa Ann Alexander resided in , Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA. Melissa Ann Alexander married John Alexander Hodnett, and had children including Dora E Hodnett, James H Hodnett, Jettie May Hodnett, Johanna Hodnett, Martin F Hodnett. Melissa Ann Alexander passed away in 1929 in Dale, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Melissa Ann Alexander entered the world in Dale, Caldwell, Texas, USA, born to Joseph Alexander And Mathilda George.
  • In 1860, Melissa Ann Alexander resided in Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA.
  • In 1870, Melissa Ann Alexander resided in , Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA.
  • Melissa Ann Alexander married John Alexander Hodnett, and had children including Dora E Hodnett, James H Hodnett, Jettie May Hodnett, Johanna Hodnett, Martin F Hodnett.
  • Melissa Ann Alexander passed away in 1929 in Dale, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Alexander
1824–1894
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
JA
Mathilda George
1830–1882
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
MG

Spouses(s)

John Hodnett
1850–1924
Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America
JH

Children(s)

James Hodnett
1883–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
JH
Martin Hodnett
1891–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
MH
Johanna Hodnett
1875–1956
Birth Location: Texas, United States of America
JH
Dora Hodnett
1878–
Birth Location: Texas
DH
Jettie Hodnett
1879–1970
Birth Location: Dale, Texas, USA
JH

Melissa Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Alexander
1856–1929
Birth Place: Dale, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Parents
Joseph Alexander
1824–1894
Mississippi, USA
Mathilda George
1830–1882
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Alexander) Sr.
1796–1870
Fairfield County, South Carolina, USA
Nancy Hughes
1800–1870
Georgia, United States of America
James (William) George
1802–1836
Thornberry Plantation, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Deardorff
1803–1854
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William George
1780–1802
Elizabeth Bland
1780–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John George
1757–1781
Lucy Dickinson
1760–1790

Melissa Alexander's Descendants

1.
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Melissa (Ann) Alexander (22 Jan 1856–7 Dec 1929) m. John (Alexander) Hodnett (26 May 1850–8 June 1924)
  1. 1. James (H) Hodnett 1883–
  2. 2. Martin (F) Hodnett 1891–
  3. 3. Johanna Hodnett 1875–1956 m. Theodore (August "Theo") Hartung 1871–1956
    1. 1. Leonard (Alphon) Hartung 1895–1964
    2. 2. Louis (Alexander) Hartung 1897–1952 m. Katherine (F.) "Katie" 1896– m. Eula (Mazie) Adcock 1908–
      1. 1. Currie (W) Hartung 1917–
      2. 2. Robert (D) Hartung 1920–
    3. 3. Mary (Emma) Bozarth 1893–1974
  4. 4. Dora (E.) Hodnett 1878–
  5. 5. Jettie (May) Hodnett 1879–1970 m. Thomas (John) Clark 1874–1950
    1. 1. Ola (Clark) Harris 1899–1956
    2. 2. Annie Clark 1902–
    3. 3. James Clark 1906–
    4. 4. Velma (Mae) Clark 1909–1989 m. Hugh Simmons 1905– m. George (Russell) Shugart 1907–1996
      1. 1. Harold Shugart 1928–2003 m. Margaret 1928–1989
      2. 2. Harlen (Edward "Shorty") Shugart 1930–1967 m. Doris (Omagene) Denges 1927–1986

Melissa Alexander's Timeline

6 Records

1856
22 Jan 1856
Birth of Melissa Ann Alexander in Dale, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Dale, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1860
1860
Age 4
Melissa Ann Alexander resided here in Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Melissa Ann Alexander resided here in , Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
, Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Melissa Ann Alexander resided here in Precinct 5, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Melissa Ann Alexander resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1929
7 Dec 1929
Age 73
Death of Melissa Ann Alexander in Dale, Caldwell, Texas, United States
Dale, Caldwell, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1856
    Event Place: Dale, Caldwell, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Caldwell, Texas; Roll: 1294; Page: 285c; Enumeration District: 030
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Caldwell, Texas; Roll: M593_1577; Page: 355A
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Caldwell, Texas; Roll: 1616; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0125
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Caldwell, Texas; Roll: M653_1289; Page: 190; Family History Library Film: 805289
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Caldwell, Texas; Roll: M653_1289; Page: 190; Family History Library Film: 805289

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: , Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Caldwell, Texas; Roll: M593_1577; Page: 355A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Caldwell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Caldwell, Texas; Roll: 1294; Page: 285c; Enumeration District: 030

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Caldwell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Caldwell, Texas; Roll: 1616; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0125

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Dale, Caldwell, Texas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dale, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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