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Michael (Alfred) Alexander 1836–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Sep 1836

Birth Location: Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 11 Feb 1917

Death Location: Pleasant Grove Township, Coles, Illinois, USA

Father: Alfred Alexander

Mother: Catherine Whetstone

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Michael (Alfred) Alexander began in 1836 in Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA. In 1850, Michael (Alfred) Alexander resided in Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Michael (Alfred) Alexander resided in Pleasant Grove, Coles, Illinois, USA. Michael (Alfred) Alexander married Harriet Forbes. Michael (Alfred) Alexander passed away in 1917 in Pleasant Grove Township, Coles, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Michael (Alfred) Alexander began in 1836 in Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1850, Michael (Alfred) Alexander resided in Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Michael (Alfred) Alexander resided in Pleasant Grove, Coles, Illinois, USA.
  • Michael (Alfred) Alexander married Harriet Forbes.
  • Michael (Alfred) Alexander passed away in 1917 in Pleasant Grove Township, Coles, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Alexander
1805–1855
Birth Location: Hardin, Kentucky, USA
AA
Catherine Whetstone
1807–1862
Birth Location: Woodberry, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
CW

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Michael Alexander
1836–1917
Birth Place: Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA
Parents
Alfred Michael (Andrew) Alexander
1805–1855
Hardin, Kentucky, USA
Catherine (Elizabeth) Whetstone
1807–1862
Woodberry, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Andrew ((Veazy)) Alexander
1777–1858
Hardin, Kentucky, USA
Betsy (Ann) Bosierth
1786–1806
Coles, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Veazy Alexander
1740–1830
Cynthia Gross
1738–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael Alexander's Timeline

6 Records

1836
8 Sep 1836
Birth of Michael (Alfred) Alexander in Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA
Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 14
Michael (Alfred) Alexander resided here in Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA
Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 24
Michael (Alfred) Alexander resided here in Pleasant Grove, Coles, Illinois, USA
Pleasant Grove, Coles, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 34
Michael (Alfred) Alexander resided here in Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois, United States
Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois, United States
1917
9 Feb 1917
Age 81
Death of Michael (Alfred) Alexander in Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
1917
11 Feb 1917
Age 81
Burial of Michael (Alfred) Alexander in Pleasant Grove Township, Coles, Illinois, USA
Pleasant Grove Township, Coles, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1836
    Event Place: Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois; Roll: M593_214; Page: 194B; Image: 390; Family History Library Film: 545713
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Coles, Illinois; Roll: M653_171; Page: 339; Image: 342; Family History Library Film: 803171
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Muddy, Coles, Illinois; Roll: M432_101; Page: 85A; Image: 176
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Muddy, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Muddy, Coles, Illinois; Roll: M432_101; Page: 85A; Image: 176

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Coles, Illinois; Roll: M653_171; Page: 339; Image: 342; Family History Library Film: 803171

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois; Roll: M593_214; Page: 194B; Image: 390; Family History Library Film: 545713

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Etna, Illinois
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Union; State served: Illinois; Enlistment date: 9 Aug 1862

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1917
    Event Place: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1917
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove Township, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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