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Theophilus Alexander 1714–1768 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1714

Birth Location: Cecil County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 07 Aug 1768

Death Location: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America

Father: James Alexander

Mother: Margaret McKNITT

Spouse(s): Catherine Wallace

Children(s): Mary Alexander, Catherine Alexander, George Alexander, Joseph Alexander, Keziah Alexander, Margaret Alexander, Martha Alexander, Sophia Alexander

In 1714, Theophilus Alexander entered the world in Cecil County, Maryland, USA, born to James Robert Alexander And Margaret Mcknitt. Theophilus Alexander married Catherine Wallace, and had children including Catherine Alexander, George H Alexander, Joseph Alexander, Keziah Alexander, Margaret Alexander, Martha Alexander, Mary Ann Alexander, Sophia Alexander. Theophilus Alexander passed away in 1768 in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1714, Theophilus Alexander entered the world in Cecil County, Maryland, USA, born to James Robert Alexander And Margaret Mcknitt.
  • Theophilus Alexander married Catherine Wallace, and had children including Catherine Alexander, George H Alexander, Joseph Alexander, Keziah Alexander, Margaret Alexander, Martha Alexander, Mary Ann Alexander, Sophia Alexander.
  • Theophilus Alexander passed away in 1768 in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

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Theophilus Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Theophilus Alexander
1714–1768
Birth Place: Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Parents
James Robert Alexander
1690–1779
Manokin, Somerset, Maryland, USA
Margaret McKNITT
1693–1740
Manokin, Somerset, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Alexander
1660–1730
Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
Abigail Alexander
1667–1714
Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America
Jane (\ Janet) Alexander
1665–1691
Donegal, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
William Alexander
1625–1688
Mary Maxwell
1625–1701
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Alexander
1602–1638
Margaret Douglas
1588–1690
Henry Maxwell
1611–1670

Theophilus Alexander's Descendants

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Theophilus Alexander (13 Mar 1714–07 Aug 1768) m. Catherine Wallace (1715–21 July 1775)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann) Alexander 1744–1802 m. Joseph Canon 1734–1803
    1. 1. Mary (Polly S) Canon 1783–1853 m. Joseph Cannon 1777–1857
      1. 1. Alanson Cannon 1806–1886 m. Elizabeth (Cannon Sharpe) *** 1814–1870
        1. 1. Joseph (Lafayette) Cannon 1835–1897 m. Margarett (A) Beard 1838–1918
        2. 2. Infant Cannon 1841–
        3. 3. Infant Cannon 1837–
        4. 4. Joseph (S) Canon 1835–
      2. 2. John (Martin) Canon 1824–1830
      3. 3. James (S.) Cannon 1817–1880
      4. 4. Emma Ridley 1812–1892
      5. 5. Margaret (Jane) Coldwell 1819–1893
      6. 6. Alexander (T) Canon 1826–1829
      7. 7. Rachel (Lucinda) Canon 1821–1825
      8. 8. Marry Canon –1822
      9. 9. Cyrus Canon 1810–1833
      10. 10. Elizabeth (G) Canon 1814–1825
      11. 11. L (A) Clement 1808–1873
  2. 2. Catherine Alexander 1747–1792
  3. 3. George (H) Alexander 1750–1847
  4. 4. Joseph Alexander 1735–1809
  5. 5. Keziah Alexander 1741–1778
  6. 6. Margaret Alexander 1739–1802
  7. 7. Martha Alexander 1733–1798
  8. 8. Sophia Alexander 1737–

Theophilus Alexander's Timeline

2 Records

1714
13 Mar 1714
Birth of Theophilus Alexander in Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Cecil County, Maryland, USA
1768
07 Aug 1768
Age 54
Death of Theophilus Alexander in Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Cecil County, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1714
    Event Place: Cecil County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Aug 1768
    Event Place: Cecil County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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