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Obituary from The Charlotte News, August 24, 1905
William Newton Alexander was born in March of 1828.1 He married Sarah Loucinda (Lou) White on October 29, 1855.2 She was born on December 26, 1834.3 In 1862 he enlisted in the cavalry as a private with his brothers, James Wallace and John Smith Alexander. At that time he was a farmer.4 In 1863 William was named as an heir of his uncle, Silas Alexander Jr., inheriting 25 acres of land and purchasing the undivided interest of Silas's son Harrison.5 During the war, he suffered a gunshot wound and was hospitalized in Danville, Virginia, in June 1864. He was hospitalized in Charlotte with typhoid the following November, and returned to duty in January 1865.6 In 1871 he was elected a deacon of Sharon Church.7
William served as Mecklenburg County coroner and as Deputy Marshal during the 1880's.8 He and his wife had children named Marcus A., Ellis Ulysses, and Robert Lester.9
William died August 21, 1905, and was buried at Carmel Church Cemetery in Mecklenburg County.10
Lou appeared in the 1910 census in the Sharon community as a farmer and head of household. Her son Robert Lester lived with her, and in the 1920 census, they shared a household, along with R. L.'s wife Cynthia and their small daughter.11 Lou passed away August 24, 1921 and was buried at Carmel Church Cemetery with her husband.12
Footnotes:
1. Stafford, Dr. Alvah, Alexander Notebooks, (Charlotte NC: Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, 1985) Volume 1, p. 81.
2. Mecklenburg County, N.C., Marriage Bond Abstracts pre-1868, Vol. 1, A-L, p. 8, Microfilm in County Records, North Carolina Dept. of Archives and History, Raleigh, N.C. (Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1942).
3. Stafford, cited above, p. 81; "Mrs. Sarah L. Alexander Dies in Sharon Township," Charlotte Observer, August 26, 1921, p. 16.
4. Manarin, Louis H. North Carolina Troops: 1861-1865 A Roster. Vol. II Cavalry, (Raleigh: North Carolina State Dept of Archives and History, 1968) pp. 367-372, pp. 413.
5. Silas Alexander, 1863 (Jr.), Mecklenburg County, Box C.R. 065.508.9, Estate Records 1762-1957, (North Carolina Dept. of Archives and History, Raleigh, N.C.).
6. Roll #211, 13th Inf A-Bo, Microfilm # 270, Confederate Military and Pension Records (Raleigh: North Carolina Division of Archives and History).
7. Records of Sharon Presbyterian Church, 1830-1960, Microfilm Reel HF 202, Volume 1855-1873, (Presbyterian Historical Society, Montreat, N.C.: 1969.) p. 10, record located at Presbyterian Historical Society, Montreat, N.C.
8. "Death of Mr. Alexander," Charlotte News, August 21, 1905, p. 5.
9. Stafford, cited above, p. 81; 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Charlotte Township, Mecklenburg County, N.C., Series M653, Roll 906, p. 39; 1870 U.S. Federal census, Sharon Township, Mecklenburg County, N.C., Series M593, Roll 1148, p. 27; 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Crab Orchard Township, Mecklenburg County, N.C., Enumeration District 117, p. 10.
10. "Death of Mr. Alexander," cited above; S. Janelle Karchaske, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Cemetery Records, version 2, (Charlotte: Family History Researchers and Publishers, 1995) entry 92.
11. 1910 United States Census, Sharon District, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Enumeration District, 119, p.12B; 1920 United States Census, Sharon District, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; Enumeration District 163, p. 3B.
12. "Mrs. Sarah L. Alexander Dies in Sharon Township," cited above.
Birth: Mar. 28, 1828 Mecklenburg County North Carolina, USA Death: Aug. 21, 1905 Mecklenburg County North Carolina, USA --6th of 10 children of Telemachus & Hannah Alexander. --Married Lou White in 1855; 3 sons. --Confederate Veteran: Corporal in Company F, 49th NC Infantry. Wounded Jun 1864 & hospitalized Danville, VA. Hospitalized in Charlotte with typhoid. Returned to duty Jan 1865. Family links: Children: Ellis Ulysses Alexander (1861 - 1935)* Robert Lester Alexander (1873 - 1944)* Spouse: Sarah Lucinda White Alexander (1834 - 1921) *Point here for explanation Burial: Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery Charlotte Mecklenburg County North Carolina, USA Edit Virtual Cemetery info Created by: Susan I. Grills Record added: Dec 11, 2009 Find A Grave Memorial# 45345901
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Wm N Alexander
Birth Year: abt 1828
Age in 1870: 42
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
W W Alexander 24 (1846)
D G Alexander 29
Wm N Alexander 42
Samuel Alexander 37
Marcus Alexander 12
Ellis Alexander 8
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: William N. Alexander
Home in 1880: Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Age: 52
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: North Carolina
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Sarah L. Alexander
Father's birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's birthplace: North Carolina
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
William N. Alexander 52 (William Newton Alexander)
Sarah L. Alexander 46
Marcus A. Alexander 24
Ellis U. Alexander 19
R. Lester Alexander 6
Isaac Johnson 22
Rachel Johnson 24
1900 United States Federal Census
about William N Alexander
Name: William N Alexander
Home in 1900: Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Age: 72
Birth Date: Mar 1828
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to head-of-house: Father
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Spouse's Name: Sarah L Alexander
Marriage year: 1855
Marital Status: Married
Years married: 45
Household Members:
Name Age
Robt L Alexander 26
William N Alexander 72
Sarah L Alexander 65
Matt A White 68 (Sarah's sister)
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