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DAR Mag Children of Ezekiel Alexander and Jemima Esther McCoy
1) James b 11/16/1774,
2) Jean b 2/25/1776
3) Abner b. 8/10/1778 (1) m. 12/1/1776 Jemima Sharp, b. 5/120/1781 d. 10/7/1825; 2) m. 3/27/1828 Margaret Cummings;
4) Beaty b. 9/27/1780
5) Lydia b. 3/2/1784
6) Josia b.5/7/1785
7) John McKnitt b. 5/20/1787
8) Ezekiel b 12/22/1789 m. Mary Cooper.
I have notes on an Ezekiel Alexander, and with the understanding that they are only notes, and not proven information, I hope this will help: There was an Ezekiel Alexander who was the son of another Ezekiel, whose will was written in Mecklenburg Co. Aug. 22, 1810, and probated January of 1811. He names wife, Martha, and the following children: (1) Sarah [I have a note that she married Richard Robison, who died in 1797]; (2) James Taylor Alexander; (3) Deborah Robison [I have a note that she married Robert Robison, who also died in 1797]; (4) Ezekiel Alexander [I have a note that he "may" have married Patsey Robison on 3-8-1806]; (5) Wallace Alexander. In addition, Ezekiel, Sr. named a grandson, Ezekiel Robison, and my notes say he was a son of Robert & Deborah Alexander Robison. Executors of the will were son, Ezekiel Alexander, grandson Ezekiel Robison, and "friend" James Alexander. Witnessed by Ezekiel Robison & Ezra Alexander.
I can't be of much assurance that the younger Ezekiel named in this will is your Ezekiel who moved to Tennessee, however: I also have notes that an Ezekiel whose will was probated in Mecklenburg in January of 1837 was "probably Ezekiel Sr's son". This one names wife, Nancy, sons Rufus, Joel, Ezekiel Wallace Alexander, and grandson Thomas. H. Alexander. This Ezekiel was a resident of the Sugar Creek vicinity of Mecklenburg. There were numerous Ezekiel Alexanders in Mecklenburg, and sorting them out can be confusing. If you are certain that your Ezekiel is the one that married Patsey Robison, then you can rule out the one who died here in 1836/1837. The first Ezekiel I mentioned might be a more likely candidate, since the family ties to the Robisons are very evident. Not much but guesswork, but I hope it may hold a clue for you.
PP. 274-277 26 Nov. 1778 James Alexander of Cissil (sic) Co, Md. to
Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg for L200 land on both sides of Long
Creek adj John Smith, John McKnitt Alexander 300 A....James Alexander
seal. with Amos Alexander, Jos Gilhin, Beaty McCoy jurat. no recording
date. At some time he moved to Tenn and died there.
Deeds NC He was Elder in the Hopwell Church NC. John Alexander, of
Cecil Co Md., sold 300 acres to Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg Co.,
NC, on Nov 26 1778 (ref RWB citing Brent Holcomb's abstracts of
Mecklenburg Co.NC. Deeds,Book 9 Page 274)
Deeds NC 1763-1799 Ezekiel Alexander, brother to John McKnitt.
#1806 p 118 7 Dec 1792 J. McK. Alexander to his brother Ezekiel
Alexander for 6 sh, grantor relinquished all claim to 5 A on which the
grantee lived. It appears that sd 5 A was part of 377 A devised to the
two brothers by their father, James Alexander, late of Cecil Co. Md.
Wit Wm B. Alexander and Joseph M. Alexander.
Cathy Burger " Elizkiah is in Capt Walter Alexande's Regt 1776" as per
HISTORY OF WELLS AND ALLIED FAMILIES.
Bible Alexander "children of James 2nd marriage " [probably Ezekiel b
1754)
Birth: 21 Oct 1754 in New Munster Manor Cecil Co.MD.
Note:
Cecil Co Wills 3:1000, 1772 of father James (his wife Abigail). See
also
CCo Distribution for father 1779
Will James Alexander dated 17 Jun 1772 prob 31 May 1779 and 17 July
1779 Elkton MD.prob.on 15 Jul 1779 in Mecklinburg Co NC Bond Book # 5
pg 16 2 Nov 1778 Admx, John Alexander Named in his will were, nine
children born to his first wife Margaret,
Thesophilus,Edith,Keziah,Hezerkiah, Ezekiel, Jerimah, Amos, John
Mcknitt,and Margaret,and five children born to his second wife
Abigail. Josiah, Elizabeth, Abgail Bradley, Margaret McCoy and son
Ezekiel "
Peden Colonial Familes "Ezekiel son of James Alexander and Abigail was
b. 21 Oct 1754
d. afrt 1832 "
Helen Smith" Ezekiel born 1754 in Cecil County and was granted land on
Long Creek by his father about _26 Nov. 1778____.
Welch " James, father Ezekiel Alexander b 21 Oct 1754 md 1772/3 Jemima
Eather McCoy. He d. after 1832 at which time he was living in Wilson
Co., Tenn. There were 8 children in this union.
Cathy Burger "Ezekiel, b Nov 1754 Cecil Co, s/o James who was b 1690,
this from
mgstreet@aol.com. And from the Howard Collection at Cecil co Hist. Soc
there
is Ezekiah b 1754, s/o James and Abagail ?McKnitt?.
Marland Fam pg 66 "Ezekiel II b. Oct 21 1754 D. after 1832 Wilson Co.,
TN m. Jemima Ester McCoy children John,Abraham, Ezekiel, Lydia "
Simpson pg 183 " Ezekiel, Son of James Alexander and his second wife
Abigail McKnitt "
DAR Mag. "Ezekiel b.10/21/1754 d aft 1832 at which time he was living
in Wilson Co Tenn m 1772/3 Jemima Esther McCoy"
Marylanders pg 5" When James Alexander was about age 55 he married a
second time to Abigail (....) and thier children were Ezekiel
(1754-aft 1831) "
Brevard "Ezekiel Alexander (1754) m Jemima Ester McCoy"
PA Genol Mag Will of James Alexander contains bequests to his wife
Abigail his grandsons George Alexander, James, son of Hezekiah
Alexander, Amos,son Amos Alexander: his sons Amos, Ezekiel, and
Hezekiah, Josiah and John Mcknit(sic) Alexander, and daughters Jemima
Sharp, Elizabeth Sample, Abigail Bradley, and Margaret McCoy; .
Wells Hist 10 "Children by Abigail, Elizabeth, Abagail, Mararet,
Josiah, and Ezekiel."
Will James Alexander dated 17 Jun 1772 prob 31 May 1779 and 17 July
1779 Elkton MD.prob.on 15 Jul 1779 in Mecklinburg Co NC Bond Book # 5
pg 16 2 Nov 1778 Admx, John Alexander Named in his will were, nine
children born to his first wife Margaret,
Thesophilus,Edith,Keziah,Hezerkiah, Ezekiel, Jerimah, Amos, John
Mcknitt,and Margaret,and five children born to his second wife
Abigail. Josiah, Elizabeth, Abgail II, Margaret III and Ezekiel Sr.
Family Tree " Ezekiel Alexander b Oct 1754, children Abner, Jane,
John, Lydia, & Ezekiel"
Pioneers "Mrs Jane Z.Butler claims these to be bible records of James
(Jos) Alexander Ezekial b. 10-21-1754 (children with second wife)"
Record of John E.Alexander " James Alexander By Abigail, his second
wife, he had, Elizabeth, Abaigal, Margaret, Josiah, and Ezekiel. "
1 10 11 12 3 13 2 14 15 8 6 16 17 18 19 20
Death: 18 AUG 1832 in Wilson Co., TN.
Note:
Peden Colonial Familes "Ezekiel son of James Alexander and Abigail was
b. 21 Oct 1754
d. afrt 1832 "
Welch " James, father Ezekiel Alexander b 21 Oct 1754 md 1772/3 Jemima
Eather McCoy. He d. after 1832 at which time he was living in Wilson
Co., Tenn. There were 8 children in this union.
Herldis Fam pg 66 "Ezekiel II b. Oct 21 1754 D. after 1832 Wilson Co.,
TN m. Jemima Ester McCoy children John,Abraham, Ezekiel, Lydia "
DAR Mag. "Ezekiel b.10/21/1754 d aft 1832 at which time he was living
in Wilson Co Tenn. m 1772/3 Jemima Esther McCoy"
21 1 8 6 2 19
Father: James "the yeoman" ALEXANDER b: 1695 in Pocomoke, Worrester
Co., MD
Mother: Abigail (Passmore)? MCKNITT b: ABT 1708 in Pocomoke, Worrester
Co., MD
Marriage 1 Jemima Esther MCCOY b: ABT 1754 in Wilson Co., TN.
Note:
Deeds NC 1763-1799 Ezekiel Alexander, brother to John McKnitt and
Hezekiah Alexander is shown in several records as owning land in the
Long Creek area.
(1)#1806 p 118 7 Dec 1792 J. McK. Alexander to his brother Ezekiel
Alexander for 6 sh, grantor relinquished all claim to 5 A on which the
grantee lived. It appears that sd 5 A was part of 377 A devised to the
two brothers by their father, James Alexander, late of Cecil Co. Md.
Wit Wm B. Alexander and Joseph M. Alexander.
(2). PP. 274-277 26 Nov. 1778 James Alexander of Cissil (sic) Co, Md.
to Ezekiel Alexander of Mecklenburg for L200 land on both sides of
Long Creek adj John smith, John McKnitt Alexander 300 A....James
Alexander seal. with Amos Alexander, Jos Gilhin, Beaty McCoy jurat. no
recording date..
(92) pg.7-8 27 Jan 1767 McColloh to Wm. Alexander of Meck., blacksmith
for Lb.. 60 Adjacent Ezekiel Alexander on head branches of Mallard
Creek. prov. July 1767.
pg. 39-40 16 Jan 1767 McColloh to ??? land of Ezekiel Alexander 110 A
wit John Ffrohock, Thomas Polk, rec July 1767
pp 523-525 Aug 10 1765 Thomas Polk of Meck. to Samuel Jack of Meck.
for L5 proc. money 400 A. on both sides of McCalpins Broad of Sugar
Creek of William Alexander's corner, Ezekiel Alexander's line granted
to Thomas Polk. (Ezekiel and William were neighbors.)
July 1768 James and Elizabeth of Meck. to William Alexander,
blacksmith for L15 proc money on one of branches of Mallard Creek,
part of tract James lives on granted to him from John Campbell wit:
Robt Irwin, Ezekiel Alexander, Arthur Dickson July 1768
92 pg 7-8 27 Jan 1767 McColloh to Wm Alexander of Meck, blacksmith for
L6 60A adjacent Ezekiel Alexander on head branches of Mallard creek
prov July 1767.
Quality: 3
Abbrev: Fergason, Court. Pleas, Deeds, Quarter Sessions
Title: Fergason, Hermann: Mecklenburg Co. North Carolina Minutes of
the Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions Vol I1780-1800 Vol II
1801- 1820 (Waco Public Library)
MECKLENBURG CO. N.C. DEED ABSTRACTS VOL I 1763-1799 --Holcomb.
Author: transcribed by Herman Fergason 1995 Vol I and II
Publication: Waco Public Library Easly , SC Southern Historical Press
Corp 1979.
transcribed by Herman Fergason 1995 600 Chad Dr. Rocky Mount, NC 27803
$27.,50 postpaid and Vol II 1801-1820 $ 30.00 postpaid email Text: 1)
BOOK 4 MINUTES OF MECK.CO.NC. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND QUARTER
ASESSIONS COMPILED BY HERMAN FERGASON
2) GENEALOGICAL DEED ABSTRACTS MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
BOOKS 10-14 BY HERMAN W. FERGUSON
3) MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA MINUTES AND QUARTER SESSIONS VOL
II 1801-1820-- compiled BY HERMAN FERGUSON
Quality: 3
Abbrev: Parran Alice " Reg of MD Heraldic Families
Title: Alice Norris Parran; REGISTER OF MARYLAND'S HERALDIC FAMILIES
1634 to March 25th 1935 Series II; Pub H.G. Roebuck and Sons Baltimore
MD.1935
Register of Maryland's Heraldic Families by Alice Norris Parran,
"Alexanders", Vol 1 and 2 Pub. H. G. Roebuck and Sons 1935, Baltimore
AD pages 57-73 contains information on early lines of Alexander,
mentions Samuel, William Sr. and Jr. and Andrew of Somerset and Cecil
Co. lines.
Author: Alice Norris Parran 1935
Publication: Pub H.G. Roebuck and Sons Baltimore MD.1935 (Series II)
"The Tercentenaryt Edition is Sponsored by The SOUTHERN MARYLAND
SOCIETY COLONIA DAMES, By Alice Norris Parran, copyright1935
Author and Editor, copyrighted 1935.
Text: .. REGISTER OF MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES
This data begins at Conn Chead Chath of the Hundred Battles, and
continues on down chronologically through the line as it is well known
and established--joins the line of Bruce, on down....
Margaret Stewart m.
John, Lord of the Isle, the father of
Alexander,Lord of Lochaser whose son
MacAlexander, is looked upon as the real founder of the House of
Alexander.His descendant,
Thomas Alexander in a legal instrument dated March 6 1505, is
mentioned as Baron of Menstry. His son,
Andrew Alexander, Baron of Menstry, d.prior to 1527. His wife,
Chatherine Graham, their son,
Alexander Alexander Baron of Menstrie(1529) m.
Lady Elizabeth Douglas, dau. of
Thomas Douglas oldest son of
Sir Robt. Douglas of Lochleven, by his wife
Margaret dau of
David Balfour of Burleigh, and ancestor of the Earl of Morton. (See
Douglas peerage v 2, 273)
Alexander Alexander had a son,
Andrew Alexander, Baron of Menstry (1544) whose son,
Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, d. 1565, his wife,
Elizabeth Forbes. His son
William Alexander had two sons,
Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, who was the father of
William Alexander, Earl of Stirling and
Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630 but removed to Ireland, 1652 for
distaste of the Parliament of Cromwell. An intense Presbyterian, but
loyal to the Catholic Stuarts of whom he was a blood kinsman. A dau m.
Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, dau
Margaret. A son,
William remarkable for his corpulency, m. and had four sons:
Archibald,
Peter,
Robert and
William.
Archibald, the eldest was b in Cuningham Manor, Co. Donegal, Feb 4
1708 and m. Dec 31 1734 is first cousin,
Margaret Parks. This disproves Samuel of Cecil Co. as bro of
Archibald, but not of Thomas the father. Archibald did Colonial
service in America in the Sandy Creek Expedition. They had eight
ch.--family settled in Augusta co. Va. Archibald Alexander m.
secondly, 1757
Jane McClure, dau of
James McClure of Augusta.
Page 66 "
ELIAS ALEXANDER, son of
ANDREW (and grandson of William Sr. of Somerset); wife, dau--of JOSEPH
ALEXANDER of New Munster, and O'Dwire tract. Issue--six sons and
daughters--
Elias Alexander children
William 1715, m.
Agnes, his cousin.
ABRAHAM,1717-1786, m.
Dorcas.
Zebulon, 1720-1784, m.
first two unnamed) 3rd.
Jane McClung.
EZRA, 172?-1800, m.(wife not listed.)
ARTHUR, d. 1763, m.
Margaret McKamy.
Daughter of Elias unnamed."
pg 64 "
Andrew Alexander, b.1650 was brother of William Jr and son of William
sr. of Somerset Co who bought land in Somerset Co. and had first deed
of that county made to him"
(There is a paragraph on
Andrew Alexander)..... of of the same ancient family as William the
first Earl of Stirling descended also the Earls of Caledon ,Tyrone Co.
Ireland. From him descended
Nathaniel Alexander of Londonderry m.
Elizabeth McClintock of Dunmore, Donegal Co. and had the following:
1.William, had son
Robert who left sons,
2. Robert who left several children,
3. Eliza wife of
Josias Dupre, Esq.
4.James b. 1736, sat in Parliament for Londonderry from 1772-1789.
1. John Alexander b. 1590 in Scotland, married ? b. abt 1590
2. Robert Alexander b. 1610 in Stirling, Scotland d. in Drumquin,
Tyrone, Ireland m.
Mary Hamilton b. abot 1600 in Scotland or Ireland? m. abt 1630 in
Scotland
3. James Alexander b. 1634 in Scotland d. 17 Nov 1704 in Donegal,
Ireland m.
Mary Maxwell b. abt 1635 in Raphoe,Donegal, Ireland m. in Ireland?
This James would be the Rev. James Alexander .
pg 110-111
William, lst Earl of Stirling, who m
Janet Erskine, ------
John, their son, the ancestor of Va. line of Erskine------
On down to next paragraph on pg. 111 it states: Alexander: John
Alexander ancestor whose lands formed site of Alexandria, Va came 1659
(d. 1677). purchased all the land between Hunting Creek on the South
and the falls of the Potomac on the North etc. Closely related to John
was James Alexander of Beverly Manor, Augusta Co. VA.
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Wells, HistWells/George Harlan Wells
Title: The Wells And Allied Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland
and Delaware by George Harlan Wells, M.D.,F.A.C.P. Phil.,Pa. 1958
Author: George Harlan Wells, M.D.,F.A.C.P. Phil.,Pa. 1958
Publication: Pub. Allen, Lane & Scott Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1958
FHL US/Can Film 1561666 Item 3
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Peden "Marylanders to Carolina
Title: Henry C. Peden jr. Marylanders to Carolina: Migration of
Marylanders to North and South Carolina Prior to 1800
Author: Henry C.Peden, Jr
Publication: FAMILY LINE PUBLICATIONS Rear 63 E. Main Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157 1994
Text: Being an account of Maryland Pioneers who Moved to North
Carolina in the 1800's
1724 "Inhabitants of Cecil County 1649-1774"
Land Patents and Certificates in Cecil county
p. 14 Alexander, James - 1724- "James' Inheritance" - 170 acres
Alexander, Joseph - 1724 "Joseph and James' Settlement" - 710 acres
Quality: 2
Abbrev: WillsMD Cecil James Alexander
Title: Will James Alexander dated 17 Jun 1772 prob 31 May 1779 and 17
July 1779 Elkton MD.prob.on 15 Jul 1779 in Mecklinburg Co NC Book of
Wills No. 3--Page 100 County of Cecil,Md. Courthouse 36.
Bond Book # 5 pg 16 2 Nov 1778 Admx, John Alexander
Publication: Cecil Co., MD
Text: In the mame of God, Amen June 17 1772, I, James Alexander of
Cecil Co, In Maryland being of sound mind and memory, do hereby give &
bequeth to my beloved wife Abigail.
Item....
I give and betueth to my grandson George Alexander
To Amos Alexander
to my beloved sin Ezckel Alexandre
to my beloved son Hezakiah Alexander
to my beloved son Josiah Aleandr
To my son Jno McKnitt
to my beloved daughter Femina
to my Dau Wlizabeth Sample
to my dau Abigial Bradley
to my dau Margaret McCay
Pg 20 to 26 Names all nine children of first wife Margaret and five of
Abigail. first wife Margaret,Thesophilus, Edith, Keziah, Hezerkiah,
Ezekiel, Jerimah, Amos, John Mcknitt, and Margaret, and five children
born to his second wife Abigail, Josiah, Elizabeth, Abgail II,
Margaret III, and Ezekiel I
Children by Abigail (Wells Hist Pg 40) Elizabeth, Abagail, Mararet,
Josiah, and Ezekiel.
Quality: 3
Abbrev: Brevard Family D
Title: The Brevard Family The Descendents of John/Jean Brevard of
France, Ireland and Maryland.by Robert Stephens Hand. 6 Nine Gates
Rd.R.#1 Chadds Ford Pa., 1937
Appendex D of Brevard Family by Robert Stephans Hand Pages 161 Thru
174
Author: Robert Stephans Hand
Publication: Hand Pub by Robert Stephens Hand at 6 Nine Gates Rd.R.#1
Chadds Ford Pa., 1937
Text: The Brevard Family, The Descendants of John/Jean Brevard of
France, Ireland and Maryland by Robert Stephens Hand, pub by author at
9 Gates Rd. Rt #l Chadds Ford, Pa 1937 (Outline of the first five
Generations of the Alexander Family of Ireland, Maryland and
Rowan/Iredell Co. NC.
James Alexander was a signer of the 1718 petition of Rev. William Boyd
a Scotch-Irish minister, for land in the New World, as were John and
William Leech. A man named James Alexander... was also an elder at
Octoraro Presbyterian Church.
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Simpson "Simpson & Allied families
Title: Simpson,Dennis "Simpson & Allied families
Sara C. Allen Rt.2 Box 327 Hiddenlite,NC.,28636
Pg 181 to 195
Author: Dennis William Simpson
Abbrev: Panella, Louise Irwin "James Alex Family Tree
Title: Louise Irwin Panella "Pub Family Tree dtd 11 Jul 1933 of The
James Alexander Family Mecklenburg Co.NC "
Author: Louise Irwin Panella
Publication: Louise Irwin Panella Pub "Family Tree dtd 11 Jul 1933 of
the ' James Alexander Family of Mecklenburg, Co., Md'"
Text: Alexnderr Family Tree of James Alexander Mecklenburg Co.NC
by Louise Irwin Panella dtd 11 Jul 1933
and Solomely swearn to to by Louise Irwin Panella 1st day of July 1933
before O.R.Strane Notary Public
my commission expires Aug 29 1934
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Boggs Aaron "Alexander Pioneers,
Title: NC Charlotte and Alexander Family
Aaron D. Boggs Papers, 1875-1995 (bulk 1920s), The Alexander Pioneers,
c 1920, Mss 149, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, J. Murrey
Atkins Library, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, Mecklenburg
Co., NC, USA 28223-0001, 704-687-2030, p. 4.
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