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Washington Elisha Alexander 1878–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 November 1878

Birth Location: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 Sep 1942

Death Location: Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: George Alexander

Mother: Mary Gant

Spouse(s): Mertie Wilson

Children(s): Rena Alexander, Ruby Alexander, Julia Alexander, Maxine Alexander, Grace Alexander, Joyce Alexander, Clela Alexander

In 1878, Washington Elisha Alexander entered the world in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA, born to George Washington Alexander And Mary Elizabeth Gant. In 1918, Washington Elisha Alexander established residence. In 1930, Washington Elisha Alexander resided in Coddle Creek, Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolin. Washington Elisha Alexander married Mertie Lee Wilson, and had children including Clela Juanita Alexander, Grace Alexander, Joyce Alexander, Julia Alexander, Maxine Alexander, Rena Evelyn Alexander, Ruby Waco Alexander. Washington Elisha Alexander passed away in 1942 in Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Washington Elisha Alexander entered the world in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA, born to George Washington Alexander And Mary Elizabeth Gant.
  • In 1918, Washington Elisha Alexander established residence.
  • In 1930, Washington Elisha Alexander resided in Coddle Creek, Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolin.
  • Washington Elisha Alexander married Mertie Lee Wilson, and had children including Clela Juanita Alexander, Grace Alexander, Joyce Alexander, Julia Alexander, Maxine Alexander, Rena Evelyn Alexander, Ruby Waco Alexander.
  • Washington Elisha Alexander passed away in 1942 in Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Washington Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Washington Alexander
1878–1942
Birth Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Parents
George Washington Alexander
1849–1917
Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Elizabeth) Gant
1856–1929
Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Nancy Grogan
1780–1850
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Washington Alexander's Descendants

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Washington (Elisha) Alexander (19 November 1878–13 Sep 1942) m. Mertie (Lee) Wilson (14 July 1882–24 Nov 1975)
  1. 1. Rena (Evelyn) Alexander 1898–1976 m. Eston (Taylor) McDade 1898–1977
    1. 1. Charles (Washington) McDade 1922–2010 m. Barbara (Lillian Elizabeth) Lewis 1926–2006
    2. 2. Helen (Pauline) McDade 1918– m. Dozier (Watson) Linder 1916–
    3. 3. Furman (Lee) McDade 1923–2001
  2. 2. Ruby (Waco) Alexander 1907–1997 m. Marvin (Layfette) Honeycutt 1910–1977
    1. 1. Richard (Lafayette) Honeycutt 1934–1995
  3. 3. Julia Alexander 1916–
  4. 4. Maxine Alexander 1920–
  5. 5. Grace Alexander 1922–
  6. 6. Joyce Alexander 1925–
  7. 7. Clela (Juanita) Alexander 1918–1998 m. Clifton (Hill Karnes) Jr 1917–1991
    1. 1. Michale (Scott) Karnes 1942–2022

Washington Alexander's Timeline

6 Records

1878
19 November 1878
Birth of Washington Elisha Alexander in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1918
abt 1918
Age 40
Washington Elisha Alexander resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 52
Washington Elisha Alexander resided here in Coddle Creek, Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
Coddle Creek, Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Washington Elisha Alexander resided here in Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina
Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 62
Washington Elisha Alexander resided here in Coddle Creek Twp, Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
Coddle Creek Twp, Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
1942
13 Sep 1942
Age 64
Death of Washington Elisha Alexander in Mooreville, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
Mooreville, Iredell, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 November 1878
    Event Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341434
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1918
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Year Range: 1918

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Coddle Creek, Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341434

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02930; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 49-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Coddle Creek Twp, Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coddle Creek, Iredell, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02930; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 49-12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mooresville, Iredell, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1942
    Event Place: Mooreville, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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