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Sophia Alexander 1687–1726 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1687

Birth Location: Somerset, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1726

Death Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States

Father: Joseph Alexander

Mother: Abigail McKnight

Spouse(s): Elias Col."

Children(s): Elijah revolution, William Alexander, Arthur Alexander, Isaac Alexander, William Alexander, Jedediah Alexander, Mary Alexander, Francis Alexander, Elias ALEXANDER, Abigail Alexander, Colonel ALEXANDER, Esther Alexander, Andrew Alexander, Zebulon Alexander, Francis Alexander, Capt. Alexander, Elias Alexander, Francis Alexander, Mary Alexander, William Capt, Jedediah Alexander, Ezra Alexander, Arthur Alexander, Esther Alexander, Isaac Alexander, EZRA ALEXANDER, Elijah Alexander, Zebulon Alexander, Arthur Alexander

Sophia Alexander was born in 1687 in Somerset, Maryland, United States, the child of Joseph Alexander And Abigail Mcknitt Mcknight. Sophia Alexander married Elias Elijah Alexander Senior Col, and had children including Abigail Alexander, Andrew Twin Alexander, Arthur Alexander, Capt Joseph Isaac Alexander, Colonel Abraham Alexander, Elias Alexander, Elijah Alexander, Elijah Alexander Son Of Amer Revolution, Esther Alexander, Ezra Alexander, Ezra Capt Alexander, Francis Alexander, Isaac Alexander, Jedediah Alexander, Mary Alexander, William Alexander, William Francis Alexander Capt, Zebulon Alexander. Sophia Alexander passed away in 1726 in Cecil, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • Sophia Alexander was born in 1687 in Somerset, Maryland, United States, the child of Joseph Alexander And Abigail Mcknitt Mcknight.
  • Sophia Alexander married Elias Elijah Alexander Senior Col, and had children including Abigail Alexander, Andrew Twin Alexander, Arthur Alexander, Capt Joseph Isaac Alexander, Colonel Abraham Alexander, Elias Alexander, Elijah Alexander, Elijah Alexander Son Of Amer Revolution, Esther Alexander, Ezra Alexander, Ezra Capt Alexander, Francis Alexander, Isaac Alexander, Jedediah Alexander, Mary Alexander, William Alexander, William Francis Alexander Capt, Zebulon Alexander.
  • Sophia Alexander passed away in 1726 in Cecil, Maryland, United States.

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Parents

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Children(s)

Sophia Alexander's Ancestors

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Sophia Alexander
1687–1726
Birth Place: Somerset, Maryland, United States
Parents
Joseph Alexander
1660–1726
Raphoe, Douegal, Ireland
Abigail (McKnitt) McKnight
1677–1714
Manokin Hundred, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Rev. (James. B. Andrew ALEXANDER 9th) ggf
1634–1704
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Mary Maxwell
1634–1680
Ulster, Donegal, , Ireland
John (James McNutt (McNaught)) MCNITT
1660–1714
Galloway, Scotland, Ulster, Ireland or Manokin Hundred, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Margaret ((Elizabeth)) Wallace
1632–1708
Glasgow, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Sir
1610–1704
Mary grandmother)
1600–1634
Robert Maxwell
1598–1608
Lucy Douglas
1602–1616
McNitt
1605–1659
Margaret Lady
1605–1700
Matthew WALLACE
1612–1672
Sarah Alexander
1610–1670
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Scotia
1567–1640
Janet Stirling
1580–1649
John Maxwell
1580–1630
Mary Beaumont
1579–1630
John McNaught
1575–1612
Lady Huntly
1581–1606
Sir Gordon
1587–1649
Lady Arbuthnot
1582–1670
? WALLACE
1590–
Margaret Thompson
1590–1652
Samuel ALEXANDER
1590–1623
Princess Rudolstadt
1578–1658

Sophia Alexander's Descendants

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Sophia Alexander (1687–1726) m. Elias (Elijah Alexander "Senior) Col." (26 Feb 1679–31 Aug 1749)
  1. 1. Elijah (Alexander -son of amer) revolution 1713–1785 m. Lavina Alexander 1734–1810
    1. 1. Ezra Alexander 1767–1821 m. Mary ((Polly)) Culp 1770–1836
      1. 1. James Alexander 1775–1850
      2. 2. John Alexander 1797–1821
      3. 3. Absolom (B.) Alexander 1800–1883 m. Mary (Polly) Alexander 1801–1845 m. Ellender Alexander 1828–1889
        1. 1. McAlender Alexander 1855–
        2. 2. Martha (Ellen) Alexander 1860–1906
        3. 3. Joshua (Buchanan) Alexander 1858–1952
        4. 4. Mary (Sue) Hampton 1863–1941
        5. 5. Noah (Fields) Alexander 1847–1924
        6. 6. Mary (Fredonia) Alexander 1849–
        7. 7. Benedict Alexander 1852–1865
        8. 8. Elizebeth Alexander 1867–1886
        9. 9. Mark (Keller) Alexander 1855–1941
      4. 4. Margaret (R) Alexander 1804–
      5. 5. James Alexander 1793–1850
      6. 6. Elem Alexander –1821
      7. 7. Esther Alexander 1800–
      8. 8. Parmenas Alexander 1802–1847
      9. 9. Sarah Alexander 1809–
      10. 10. Joel Alexander 1809–1864
      11. 11. Augustus Alexander 1772–1849
      12. 12. Agnes Alexander 1798–1850
    2. 2. Absalom Alexander –1826
      1. 1. Alexander 1805–
    3. 3. Abner Alexander 1765–1765
    4. 4. Wilber Alexander 1904–
    5. 5. Loula (Lee) Alexander 1907–
    6. 6. Mozelle Alexander 1910–
    7. 7. Abner Alexander 1906–
    8. 8. Prudence Alexander 1769–1850 m. Nicholas Cobler 1769–1860
      1. 1. Frederick Cobler 1796–1877
      2. 2. John (Nickolas) Cobbler 1801–1866
      3. 3. Harvey Kabler 1796–1876
      4. 4. Elijah (Christopher) Cobler 1796–1873
      5. 5. Hans (Frederick) Cobler 1803–1877
      6. 6. John (Tyler) Cobler 1802–1866
      7. 7. Harvey Cobler 1796–1865
      8. 8. Thomas Cobler 1796–1877
      9. 9. James (Irwin Sr) Cobler 1804–1822
      10. 10. Elijah (Christopher) Cobler 1806–1880
      11. 11. William (S.) Cobler 1811–1866
      12. 12. Nicholas ("Nick") Cobler 1814–1901
      13. 13. Mary (Kobler Cobler) Wilhoit 1795–1874
      14. 14. Sarah (W "Sallie" Cobler (Pulliam) (Inn) man) 1814–1891
      15. 15. Ailcy ((Elsie) Dunman) Cobler 1840–1930
      16. 16. Letha (Winston Cobler) (Hull) 1836–1914
    9. 9. Ezra Alexander 1763–1821
  2. 2. William Alexander 1726–
  3. 3. Arthur Alexander 1728–
  4. 4. Isaac Alexander 1712–1789
  5. 5. William Alexander 1715–1772
  6. 6. Jedediah Alexander 1702–1750 m. Anna Whiteford 1735–1802
  7. 7. Mary Alexander 1698–1773
  8. 8. Francis Alexander 1712–1815
  9. 9. Elias ALEXANDER 1728–1818
  10. 10. Abigail Alexander 1711–1765
  11. 11. Colonel (Abraham) ALEXANDER 1717–1786
  12. 12. Esther Alexander 1700–1773 m. Robert Miller 1690–1765
    1. 1. Elizabeth Miller 1737–1805
    2. 2. Robert MILLER 1723–1775
    3. 3. John Miller 1727–1776
    4. 4. Nathaniel Miller 1731–1792
    5. 5. Mary Miller 1732–1815
    6. 6. James Miller 1735–1795
    7. 7. Mary Miller 1739–1743
    8. 8. Robert Miller 1741–1773
    9. 9. James (Adam) Miller 1724–1795
  13. 13. Andrew ((twin)) Alexander 1717–1784
  14. 14. Zebulon Alexander 1720–1784
  15. 15. Francis Alexander 1700–1730
  16. 16. Capt. (Joseph Isaac) Alexander 1726–1793
  17. 17. Elias Alexander 1720–1818
  18. 18. Francis Alexander 1730–1815
  19. 19. Mary Alexander 1726–
  20. 20. William (Francis Alexander) Capt 1705–1772 m. Agnes Alexander 1705–1732
    1. 1. Isabella Alexander 1709–1806
    2. 2. Elzabeth Alexander 1738–1811
    3. 3. Charles Alexander 1740–1801
    4. 4. Ezekiel Alexander 1726–1811
    5. 5. Adam (Colonel) Alexander 1728–1798 m. Mary (Sarah) Shelby 1735–1813
      1. 1. Charles (Taylor) Alexander 1756–1828
      2. 2. Isaac (Shelby) Alexander 1756–1833
      3. 3. Evan (Shelby) Alexander 1767–1809
      4. 4. Sarah (Shelby) Springs 1753–1852 m. Joseph (John) Springs 1751–1818
        1. 1. John (Sedgwick) Springs 1786–1825
        2. 2. John Springs 1785–1851
        3. 3. Adam (Alexander) Springs 1776–1840
        4. 4. Mary (Laura) Springs 1778–1834
        5. 5. Sarah (Alexander) Springs 1780–1842
        6. 6. Sophia (Gassaway) Springs 1788–1839
        7. 7. William (Polk) Springs 1790–1829
    6. 6. William AlexanderJr 1732–1802
    7. 7. William Alexander 1725–1811
  21. 21. Jedediah Alexander 1726–1750
  22. 22. Ezra (Capt) Alexander 1720–1800 m. Mary (Taylor) Polk 1744–1814
    1. 1. William Alexander 1760–1840 m. Elizabeth Sturgeon 1776–1818
      1. 1. Arthur (Madison) Alexander 1790–1850 m. Anna (Melissa) Smith 1788–1850
        1. 1. Gibson (Ralph "Gip") Alexander 1823–1905 m. Nancy (Emeline) Martin 1825–1902
        2. 2. Thomas (Madison) Alexander 1825–1888 m. Mary (Adeline "Linie") Ingram 1846–1875 m. Rebecca Berry 1830–1864
        3. 3. James (Smith) Alexander 1820–1865 m. Jane (E) McCarley 1818–1862
        4. 4. Sarah Alexander 1819–1858 m. John (Washington) Beverage 1817–1879
        5. 5. Margaret (A) Alexander 1828–1906
        6. 6. Mary (Melissa "Polly") Alexander 1810–1890 m. Allen (Rankin) Sisk 1807–1861
        7. 7. Samuel (J) Alexander 1810–
        8. 8. Laura (Minerva) Alexander 1828–1872 m. William Wray 1821–1879
      2. 2. AB Alexander 1822–1889 m. Hinda Mack 1821–1876
        1. 1. William (Henry) Alexander 1854–1933
        2. 2. Mary (L) Alexander 1858–1890
        3. 3. Thomas Alexander 1855–1925
        4. 4. Henrietta (A) Alexander 1860–
        5. 5. Thomas (Anderson) Alexander 1848–1925 m. Rhoda (Priscilla) Whitworth 1850–1931
        6. 6. Elender (A G) Alexander 1844–1856
        7. 7. John (Reedin) Alexander 1845– m. Willia (Ann) Day 1855–1890
        8. 8. Henrietta (Mandana) Alexander 1850–1858
        9. 9. George (Washington) Alexander 1860–1894
      3. 3. John (Morgan) Alexander 1794–1862
      4. 4. Elijah Alexander 1793–1880 m. Lucy (Ann) Brown 1822–1860
        1. 1. Josephine (Verginia Alexander) (Alless) 1849–1922
        2. 2. Elizabeth ('Lizzie' 'Eliza' Pilar) Alexander 1847–1919
        3. 3. Harriet Alexander 1845–
        4. 4. Josephene Alexander 1850–
        5. 5. Lucy (Victoria) Alexander 1859–1941
        6. 6. Sarah (C) Alexander 1842–
        7. 7. James (P) Alexander 1844–
        8. 8. Mary (Ann) Alexander 1846–
      5. 5. Rachel (C) Alexander 1792–1850 m. John Davis 1799– m. E (B) Norris 1790– m. James (R) Bennett 1794–1827
        1. 1. Allen (Haywood) Davis 1838–1911 m. Minerva (Louisa) Davis 1844–1921
        2. 2. Lucinda (L) Davis 1830–
        3. 3. Alzada (R) Davis 1835–
        4. 4. Garrett (Wesley) Davis 1836–1910
        5. 5. Levina (F) Davis 1828–
        6. 6. Jane Davis 1843–
        7. 7. E (D) Davis 1844–
        8. 8. Alexander (R.) Bennett 1818–1891
        9. 9. Israel (Washington) Bennett 1818–1905
        10. 10. Mary Bennett 1820–1877
        11. 11. Ezekial (J) Bennett 1822–1870
        12. 12. James (K) Bennett 1823–1900 m. Sidney (Jane) Devasier 1823–1902
      6. 6. Susan (Maury) Alexander 1803–1869 m. Martin (Slaughter) Jones 1802–1882
        1. 1. Sarah (Ann Elizareth) Jones 1834–1854
      7. 7. William (Madison) Alexander 1799–
      8. 8. James (C.) Alexander 1805–1850 m. Nancy Sorrell 1805–1845 m. Catherine Thomason 1810–1865 m. Rachel Alexander 1802–
        1. 1. John (H) Alexander 1835–1879
        2. 2. Susan Alexander 1836–1888
        3. 3. Thomas (J) Alexander 1844–
        4. 4. Stanhope (Washington) Alexander 1832–1912 m. Dorcus (Hannah) Hunter 1832–1910
        5. 5. J. (W.) Alexander 1833–1918
      9. 9. Elizabeth (Betsy) Alexander 1808–
      10. 10. Almira (M) Alexander 1812–1880 m. Samuel (H) Overton 1805–1894
        1. 1. Julian (William) Overton 1832–1892 m. Eliza Edwards 1838–1918
      11. 11. Sarah (Harriet) Alexander 1816–1887 m. William (Nolen) Fowler 1816–1894
        1. 1. Ann (Elizabeth) Fowler 1859–1930
        2. 2. Ossberne (B) Fowler 1841–1858
        3. 3. Mary (Lee) Fowler 1842–
        4. 4. Talitha Fowler 1844–1887 m. Theophilus (Snow) Parrish 1841–1910
        5. 5. Martha (Susan) Fowler 1847–1921 m. Henry (B) Lee 1842–1911
        6. 6. Malinda (Paralee) Fowler 1849–1912 m. Thomas (Eugene) Brown 1849–1933
        7. 7. Nowell (Worth) Fowler 1851–1923
        8. 8. James (A) Fowler 1855–1934
        9. 9. Sidney (J) Fowler 1862–1883
        10. 10. Eliza (Louiza A) Fowler 1854–
        11. 11. K. (P.) Fowler 1848–
      12. 12. Mary (Polly) Alexander 1801–1845
      13. 13. Annie Alexander 1796–1886
      14. 14. Susan (Kathryn) Alexander 1803–1880 m. James (Clack) Maclin 1800–1850
        1. 1. Mary (Eliza Emeline Maclin) (Macklin) 1838–1902 m. George (Washington) Davis 1834–1905
        2. 2. Samantha (Arebelle) Maclin* 1840–1890
        3. 3. John (T) Maclin 1824–1880
        4. 4. Sacedern Maclin 1827–
        5. 5. Sarah (R) Maclin 1831–1895
        6. 6. Susan Maclin 1833–1917
        7. 7. James Maclin 1835–
        8. 8. Henry Maclin 1837–
      15. 15. William Alexander 1799–
    2. 2. Augustus Alexander 1772–1849
    3. 3. Eleazer Alexander 1763–1810
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Alexander 1764–1833
    5. 5. Dorcas Alexander 1768–1880
    6. 6. Abdon Alexander 1769–1804
    7. 7. James Alexander 1765–1804
    8. 8. Peggy (Henderson) Alexander 1773–1774
    9. 9. Redempta Alexander 1778–
    10. 10. Alexandra (Polly) Alexander 1785–1851
    11. 11. Paris Alexander 1775–
    12. 12. Silas Alexander 1759–1831
  23. 23. Arthur Alexander 1741–1764
    1. 1. Ann Alexander 1760–
    2. 2. Elias Alexander 1761–
    3. 3. Mary Alexander 1762–
  24. 24. Esther Alexander 1724–
  25. 25. Isaac Alexander 1709–1793
  26. 26. EZRA ALEXANDER 1720–1800
  27. 27. Elijah Alexander 1706–1785
  28. 28. Zebulon Alexander 1710–1784
  29. 29. Arthur Alexander 1712–1763 m. Margaret McKamey 1706–1755
    1. 1. Elias (Ezra) Alexander 1730–1800 m. Keziah Alexander 1771–1819
      1. 1. Ezekiel (Dempsey) Alexander 1778–1850 m. Martha (Patsey) Robison 1786–1858
        1. 1. William (Taylor) Alexander 1816–1879 m. Ruth Lacefield 1821–1909
        2. 2. Robert (Richard) Alexander 1808–1880
        3. 3. Cyrus (Granville) Alexander 1819–1880
        4. 4. Josiah (Lafayette) Alexander 1814–1873
        5. 5. Rutha Alexander 1822–1893
        6. 6. Sarah (Jane "Sallie") Alexander 1824–1873 m. John (Wesley) Northcutt 1819–1873
        7. 7. Elijah Alexander 1825–1900
      2. 2. Hezekiah (Julius Alexander) Jr 1790–
    2. 2. Joseph (Isaac Alexander) CPT 1726–1793
    3. 3. Ann Alexander 1728–
    4. 4. Mary Alexander 1729–1765

Sophia Alexander's Timeline

8 Records

1680
26 Feb 1680
Birth of Sophia Alexander in Manokin Hundred, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Manokin Hundred, Somerset, Maryland, United States
1682
1682
Birth of Sophia Alexander in Cecil, Maryland, United States
Cecil, Maryland, United States
1683
1683
Death of Sophia Alexander
None
1687
18 March 1687
Birth of Sophia Alexander in Manokin, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Manokin, Somerset, Maryland, United States
1687
1687
Birth of Sophia Alexander in Somerset, Maryland, United States
Somerset, Maryland, United States
1726
13 Dec 1726
Age 39
Death of Sophia Alexander in Slate Hill, Cecil County, Maryland
Slate Hill, Cecil County, Maryland
1726
13 Dec 1726
Age 39
Death of Sophia Alexander in Slate Hill, Cecil, Maryland, United States
Slate Hill, Cecil, Maryland, United States
1726
1726
Age 39
Death of Sophia Alexander in Cecil, Maryland, United States
Cecil, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1680
    Event Place: Manokin Hundred, Somerset, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 March 1687
    Event Place: Manokin, Somerset, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1682
    Event Place: Cecil, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1687
    Event Place: Somerset, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1726
    Event Place: Slate Hill, Cecil County, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1726
    Event Place: Slate Hill, Cecil, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1683

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Cecil, Maryland, United States

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