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     Julian Alexander was born on 12 February 1817.¹ He was the son of John Alexander and Martha Ferguson.¹ Julian Alexander died on 4 July 1828 at age 11.¹

     Josiah Alexander was born on 8 August 1819 at Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee.^2,1 He was the son of John Alexander and Martha Ferguson.¹

Josiah Alexander, age 11, is probably the male, age 10-15, who appeared on the census in 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of his father, John Alexander;
John Alexander
under 5 1 m (James, died 3/13/1839?)
5-10 1 m (Samuel)
10-15 1 m (Josiah)
15-20 1 m 1 f (John, Margaret)
20-30 3 f (Elizabeth, Mary, Susanna)
30-40
40-50 1 f (Martha)
50-60 1 m (John)
     total 10, no slaves.³

Josiah Alexander is probably the male, age 20-30, who appeared on the census in 1840 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of his mother, Martha (Ferguson) Alexander;
Martha Alexander
1 m 15-20 (Samuel, age 18)
1 m 20-30 (Josiah, age 21)
2 f 20-30 (Susanna, age 30; Elizabeth, age 33?)
1 f 30-40 (Mary, age 35)
1 f 50-60 (Martha, age 56)
     total 6, no slaves, 2 in agriculture.⁴

Josiah Alexander was educated at Franklin College, Ohio.^5,2

Josiah Alexander was educated at Franklin College, Ohio, and at the Associate Theological Institute of Canonsburg, Ohio.² He was educ2 after 1844 at Associate Theological Seminary, Canonsburg, Ohio.^5,2

Josiah Alexander married Sarah Martha Buchanan after 1845.^6,2 Josiah Alexander married Susan Hutchinson after 1846.^7,2

On 17 June 1851 Josiah Alexander was licensed to preach the gospel by the Associate Presbytery of Chartiers. In Ohio.² He was ordained on 27 October 1853 at Belmont, Ohio, by the Associate Presbytery of Muskingum and was installed as pastor of the Belmont and McMahon's Creek congregations.² After his ordination in 1853, Josiah Alexander was known as "Rev. Josiah Alexander."⁸ He was pastor of Deer Creek congregation between 30 June 1857 and 8 June 1877 at New Bedford, Pennsylvania.² Between 1877 and 1883 he was described as "supplying."² He had two sons and three daughters (which mother not stated). One daughter predeceased him.² His obituary in a Presbyterian Church publication described him as "of Mercer Presbytery."² He died on 12 April 1883 at New Wilmington, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 63; "of 'heart disease' and without charge....aged 63 years, 8 months, and 4 days."²

     Samuel Alexander was born on 21 July 1822 at Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee.^2,1 He was the son of John Alexander and Martha Ferguson.¹

Samuel Alexander, age 8, is probably the male, age 5-10, who appeared on the census in 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of his father, John Alexander;
John Alexander
under 5 1 m (James, died 3/13/1839?)
5-10 1 m (Samuel)
10-15 1 m (Josiah)
15-20 1 m 1 f (John, Margaret)
20-30 3 f (Elizabeth, Mary, Susanna)
30-40
40-50 1 f (Martha)
50-60 1 m (John)
     total 10, no slaves.³

Samuel Alexander is probably the male, age 15-20, who appeared on the census in 1840 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of his mother, Martha (Ferguson) Alexander;
Martha Alexander
1 m 15-20 (Samuel, age 18)
1 m 20-30 (Josiah, age 21)
2 f 20-30 (Susanna, age 30; Elizabeth, age 33?)
1 f 30-40 (Mary, age 35)
1 f 50-60 (Martha, age 56)
     total 6, no slaves, 2 in agriculture.⁴ Samuel Alexander was educated in 1849 at Franklin College, Ohio.²

Samuel Alexander was educated in 1849 at Franklin College, Ohio, and at the Associate Theological Seminary of Canonsburg, Ohio.² He was educ2 after 1849 at Associate Theological Seminary, Canonsburg, Ohio.^2,5

Samuel Alexander married Mary Ann Buchanan of Hickory, Pennsylvania, after 1849.^6,2 17 January 1861 Samuel Alexander married Serapta Duira Silliman.²

Samuel Alexander was licensed to preach the gospel by Chartiers Presbytery. Of Ohio on 5 October 1852.² He was ordained by the Presbytery of Ohio on 21 August 1855.² He was pastor of Bethel congregation. Between 21 August 1855 and 21 February 1872 at Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.² After his ordination in 1855, Samuel Alexander was known as "Rev. Samuel Alexander."⁷ Rev. Samuel Alexander was pastor of Bethel congregation, Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, betwee 21 August 1855 and 21 February 1872. Between 1872 and 1875 he taught at Darlington Academy, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He was "stated supply" between 1874 and 1879 at Clarkson & Leetonia, Columbiana County, Ohio, and between 1880 and 1882 at Holland Creek, Kansas.²

Samuel Alexander taught between 1872 and 1875 at Darlington Academy, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² He was "stated supply" between 1874 and 1879 at Clarkson & Leetonia, Columbiana County, Ohio.² He was "stated supply" between 1880 and 1882 at Holland Creek, Kansas.² Between 27 June 1882 and 3 June 1890 Samuel Alexander was pastor at Lyndon, Osage County, Kansas.²

Rev. Samuel Alexander had one son and three daughters (which mother not stated). One daughter predeceased him.² His obituary in a Presbyterian Church publication described him as "of Garnett Presbytery."² He died on 11 May 1895 at Lyndon, Osage County, Kansas, at age 72; "without charge...of epilepsy and nervous prostration."²

     (--?--) Myers married Mary Alexander, daughter of John Alexander and Martha Ferguson, after 12 August 1860.^2,1

     Samuel Alexander was born on 16 February 1836.^1,2 He was also called "Sam."² He was the son of John Alexander and Delilah Woods.²

Samuel Alexander is probably one of the two males under 5 who appeared on the census in 1840 at Carter County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Alexander
1 m 15-20 [sic]
1 f 20-30
2 m under 5
     total 4, no slaves, 1 in agriculture.³


Samuel Alexander, age 14, appeared on the census on 9 September 1850 at Carter County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Elexander [sic] 37 farmer 1250RE b.TN
Delila 33 m. 1835 b.TN
Samuel 14 school b.TN
Franklin 11 school b.TN
Eliza J. 9 school b.TN.⁴


Samuel Alexander, age 24, a student, appeared on the census on 1 June 1860 at Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Alexander 47 merchant 2500RE 2500PP b.TN
Delila 43 b.TN
Samuel 24 school b.TN
Franklin 21 school b.TN
Eliza 17 school b.TN.⁵

Samuel Alexander was a Methodist minister.¹ He was also known as "Rev. Samuel Alexander."¹

Samuel Alexander married Isabella Cox Rooker on 29 September 1863 at Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; ceremony performed by Rev. D. B. Cooper.^6,7

Samuel Alexander died on 15 February 1874 at age 37.^8,1 He was buried at Round Hill Cemetery, Marion, Smyth County, Virginia; In memory of Rev. Samuel Alexander of Bot[etourt?] ----- M.E. Church ----- born Feb'y 16th 1836 died Feb'y 15th 1874.¹

     Her married name was Alexander.¹ Isabella Cox Rooker was born on 31 July 1841 at Linn County, Missouri.² She was also known as "Isabell."² She was also called "Bell."²

Isabella Cox Rooker married Samuel Alexander, son of John Alexander and Delilah Woods, on 29 September 1863 at Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; ceremony performed by Rev. D. B. Cooper.^1,3 Isabella Cox Rooker died on 19 March 1919 at Wren, Oregon, at age 77.¹

     Eliza Jane Alexander was born on 15 May 1843 at Carter County, Tennessee.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Alexander and Delilah Woods.¹

Eliza Jane Alexander, age 7, in school, appeared on the census on 9 September 1850 at Carter County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Elexander [sic] 37 farmer 1250RE b.TN
Delila 33 m. 1835 b.TN
Samuel 14 school b.TN
Franklin 11 school b.TN
Eliza J. 9 school b.TN.³


Eliza Jane Alexander, age 17, in school, appeared on the census on 1 June 1860 at Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Alexander 47 merchant 2500RE 2500PP b.TN
Delila 43 b.TN
Samuel 24 school b.TN
Franklin 21 school b.TN
Eliza 17 school b.TN.⁴

Eliza Jane Alexander never married.⁵ She died on 23 November 1869 at age 26.^6,1 She was buried at Round Hill Cemetery, Marion, Smyth County, Virginia; In memory of Eliza Jane daughter of John & Delilah Alexander born May 15, 1848 died Nov. 23, 1869.²

     Levi Wilson married Margaret Alexander, daughter of John Alexander and Martha Ferguson, in 1838 at Washington County, Tennessee.^3,1

     Frank Alexander was born on 30 August 1882.¹ He was the son of Frank Alexander and Mary Catherine Keebler.^1,2 Frank Alexander died on 19 February 1956 at age 73.³ He was buried at Round Hill Cemetery, Marion, Smyth County, Virginia.⁴

     John Wright was also known as "Rev. John Wright."² He was born in 1790.³ He married Barbara Range in December 1817 at Washington County, Tennessee.^3,1

     Her married name was Wright.¹ Barbara Range was born in 1787.¹ She married John Wright in December 1817 at Washington County, Tennessee.^1,2

     John Keys Fugate was born on 23 January 1859 at Russell County, Virginia.² He was a farmer at Indian Springs, Tennessee.² He married Annie Eliza Alexander, daughter of Frank Alexander and Mary Catherine Keebler, on 8 December 1896 at Dickensonville, Virginia.¹ John Keys Fugate died on 11 March 1922 at Bristol, Tennessee, at age 63.²

     Thomas Jefferson Houts was also known as "Rev. Thomas Jefferson Houts."¹ He was born on 28 August 1867 at Lenoir City, Tennessee.¹ He was a member of the Holston Conference, M. E. Church South.² He married Mary Virginia Alexander, daughter of Frank Alexander and Mary Catherine Keebler, on 11 September 1912 at New Blountville, Tennessee.¹

     Jacob Keebler was born in 1792 at Virginia.¹ He was born in 1792 at Pennsylvania.³ He was the son of Jacob Keebler and Mary Young.² Jacob Keebler married Mary Haws on 12 October 1812 at Washington County, Tennessee; bond: James Keebler.⁴ Jacob Keebler married Mary Haws on 29 October 1812 at Washington County, Tennessee; bond: Jacob Keebler, James Keebler.⁵

Jacob Keebler appeared on the census of 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee;
Jacob Keebler
1 male 30-40 (Jacob)
1 female 30-40 (Mary)
1 male 15-20 (Thomas or James)
3 males 10-15 (Montgomery, Benjamin, Thos. or Jas)
1 female 10-15 (Sarah)
2 males 5-10 (Calvin, John)
1 female 5-10 (Jane?)
1 male under 5 (Alpheus)
2 females under 5 (Mary, Elizabeth)

total 13, no slaves.⁶

Jacob Keebler appeared on the census of 30 November 1850 at Washington County, Tennessee;
Jacob Keebler 58 farmer 12000RE b VA
Mary 55 "
Thomas 36 b. TN
Mary 24 "
Alpheas 23 student "
Elizabeth 21 "
Martha A. 18 "
Nancy 16 "
John Husk 21 laborer.⁷ His name was spelled "Kibler" in the 1860 census.⁸

Jacob Keebler appeared on the census of 4 August 1860 at Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee;
Jacob Kibler 68 farmer 9690RE 2890PP b.PA
Mary 66 domestic b.TN
Mary 30 b.TN
Sarah C. 8 school b.TN.⁹

     John Keebler was born between 1786 and 1790.^2,3 He was the son of Jacob Keebler and Mary Young.¹ John Keebler married Ann Haws before 1810.⁴

John Keebler, age 40-50, appeared on the census of 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee;
John Keebler
1 male 40-50
1 female 40-50
1 male 20-30
2 males 15-20
1 female 15-20
2 males 10-15
4 males 5-10
2 females under 5

1 female slave, 10-24

total 15.⁵