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Thomas Alexander, Sr. (b. 1630, d. 1698)
Notes for Thomas Alexander, Sr.:
“Early in the 17th century, probably 1620, as that is the date of the great religious migration, three sons of Archibald Alexander I, Strong, William and Thomas emigratedto Ireland.One of these, probably Thomas had a son and a daughter."Arnold Alexander family "Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b. in 1610) was b. in Scotland in 1630.Thomas the Royalist as being descended from John of Tarbert and Thomas’s father being Archibald Alexander.John of Tarbert was the John Alexander found early in Eredy, Ireland.A John Alexander was deeded land in Eredy in 1610.Is it a coincidence that the John Alexander of Virginia who first came to Accomak and then to Stafford County, Virginia named his homestead in Virginia Caledon? He went, with his 2 brothers, Strong and William, to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of the Rump Parliament of Cromwell. They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to the Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen.Thomas had a son William, and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."
A Record of John E.Alexander "THE ALEXANDERS OF PRINCETON.-- This justly celebrated family is too well known to need an extended notice here.What follows is derived from the "Life of Archibald Alexander, D.D.," by his son, James W. Alexander, D.D.Thomas Alexander removed from Scotland and settled in Ireland, near Londonderry, whence three of his sons, Archibald, Robert, and another whose name is not given, emigrated to America about the year 1736, and settle (*) first near Norristown, on the Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. Two years afterwards Archibald, with his son William, born on the Schuylkill, moved to Augusta County (now Rockbridge County), Virginia, and were among the earliest settlers in that section, most of whom were Scotch-Irish Presbyterians.William married Ann Reed, the daughter of a wealthy landholder of the same colony, and became the father of Archibald in 1772, who became the father of the Princeton family, and the first Professor of Theology in Princeton Seminary.Archibald Alexander was licensed to preach in 1791 and was for a few years pastor of two churches in his native region, then President of Hampden Sydney College, Virginia, until 1806.
In 1802 he married Miss Jannette, daughter of the Rev. James Waddel, of Louisa County, Virginia, the blind preacher, whose eloquence is so eloquently described by by William Wirt in "The British Spy."In 1806 the Rev. Archibald Alexander became pastor of the Old Pine Street Presbyterian church in Philadelphia.From this he was called by the General Assembly in 1812 to become the founder and first Professor in Princeton Seminary. The next year Dr. Miller was associated with him, next Dr. Hodge, and finally, Dr. Joseph Addison Alexander, his son, forming a faculty of the most distinguished scholars and Theological Professors that have appeared in the Presbyterian Church of America. Dr. Archibald Alexander died and was buried at Princeton, leaving a family of six sons and one daughter.(*) Biography of Dr. Alexander by his son. But Foote, in his sketches of Virginia, says that the first settlement was near Nottingham, Pennsylvania, USA, whence the first Archibald emigrated to Virginia in 1747.Three of his sons, J. Addison, James W., and Samuel D., became clergymen, and the whole family has been noted for talents and attainments. The writer esteems it a special favor of God that during three years he was permitted to sit as a learner at the feet of that truly great and good man whose memory he will ever cherish with sincere love and profound respect. Like the ancestor of our own family, the ancestor of Dr. Alexander came first from Scotland to Ireland, and both ancestors came from nearly the same place in Ireland, and in the same year, 1736, to America. In this country the families have been entirely distinct.
Robert Rosben " Thomas born 1630 Scotland removed to Ireland in 1652, a devout Presbyterian married Margaret[hjackwells34.FTW]
Arnold Alexander family "Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b. in 1610) was b. in Scotland in 1630.Thomas the Royalist as being descended from John of Tarbert and Thomas’s father being Archibald Alexander. John of Tarbert was the John Alexander found early in Eredy, Ireland.A John Alexander was deeded land in Eredy in 1610.Is it a coincidence that the John Alexander of Virginia who first came to Accomak and then to Stafford County Virginia named his homestead in Virginia Caledon. Unknown He went, with his 2 brothers, Strong and William, to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of the Rump Parliament of Cromwell.They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to the Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen.Thomas had a son William, and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."A Record of John E.Alexander "THE ALEXANDERS OF PRINCETON.--This justly celebrated family is too well known to need an extended notice here.What follows is derived from the "Life of Archibald Alexander, D.D.," by his son, James W. Alexander, D.D.
Thomas Alexander removed from Scotland and settled in Ireland, near Londonderry, whence three of his sons, Archibald, Robert, and another whose name is not given, emigrated to America about the year 1736, and settled(*) first near Norristown, on the Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.Two years afterwards Archibald, with his son William, born on the Schuylkill, moved to Augusta County (now Rockbridge County), Virginia, and were among the earliest settlers in that section, most of whom were Scotch-Irish Presbyterians. William married Ann Read, the daughter of a wealthy landholder of the same colony, and became the father of Archibald in 1772, who became the father of the Princeton family, and the first Professor of Theology in Princeton Seminary.Archibald Alexander was licensed to preach in 1791 and was for a few years pastor of two churches in his native region, then President of Hampden Sydney College, Virginia, until 1806.In 1802 he married Miss Jannette, daughter of the Rev. James Waddel, of Louisa County, Virginia the blind preacher, whose eloquence is so eloquently described by by William Wirt in "The British Spy."In 1806 the Rev. Archibald Alexander became pastor of the Old Pine Street Presbyterian church in Philadelphia.From this he was called by the General Assembly in 1812 to become the founder and first Professor in Princeton Seminary.The next year Dr. Miller was associated with him, next Dr. Hodge, and finally, Dr. Joseph Addison Alexander, his son, forming a faculty of the most distinguished scholars and Theological Professors that have appeared in the Presbyterian Church of America.Dr. Archibald Alexander died and was buried at Princeton, leaving a family of six sons and one daughter.(*) Biography of Dr. Alexander by his son.But Foote, in his sketches of Virginia, says that the first settlement was near Nottingham, Pennsylvania, whence the first Archibald emigrated to Virginia in 1747.Three of his sons, J. Addison, James W., and Samuel D., became clergymen, and the whole family has been noted for talents and attainments.The writer esteems it a special favor of God that during three years he was permitted to sit as a learner at the feet of that truly great and good man whose memory he will ever cherish with sincere love and profound respect.Like the ancestor of our own family, the ancestor of Dr. Alexander came first from Scotland to Ireland, and both ancestors came from nearly the same place in Ireland, and in the same year, 1736, to America.In this country the families have been entirely distinct.
MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES pg 60-61 extracts from "The McClure Family by Rev. James Alexander McClure, published 1914, Petersburg Virginia and Genealogy as given in Rogers "Memorial of the Earl of Sterling" and by Francis T. A. Junkin's "Genealogical Chart' , Junkin's "Virginia Family" 1908
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 Margaret. m. Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, 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, County Donegal, February 4 1708 and m. December 31 1734 his first cousin, Margaret Parks. This disproves Samuel of Cecil County as bro of Archibald, but not of Thomas the father.
MD Herldic Families "The Alexander genealogy is given in Roger's Memorials of the Earl of Sterling and the House of Alexander, and Chart by Francis Thomas Anderson Junkin, LL.D.,Chicago, from which the following is taken:
Thomas Alexander b. 1630, Scotland, but removed to Ireland in 1652, a devout Presbyterian A dau of Thomas m. Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, dau Margaret, and a son William (fat William) who had: Archibald, Peter, Robert and William. Archibald the eldest was born in Cunningham Manor County Donegal February. 4 1708 m. Margaret Parks his first cousin.
Bob Frey " Margaret Alexander, daughter of Thomas Alexander, b. ca 1675, Ulster, Ireland; d. 1775, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland; m. JOSEPH PARKS. Known Issue:
James and Margaret
"Alexander, Austin and Arnold Families",Thomas had a son William, and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."
House of Alexander "William was a very large man and known as "William the Corpulent."
William Alexander, a very fat man. He was born in Ireland in 1676 and Married in Ireland ------Unknown and had
1. Archibald Alexander, born in 1708,
2. Robert Alexander, born in 1710.
3. Peter Alexander born----Unknown
4. William Alexander, born --Unknown
5. A daughter name unknown, who married Joseph Parks.[hjackwells34.FTW]
Please send ANY errors, or extensions by E-mail, as I can trace anything by Post-em.If the name you want is not in this data base, I don't have it.AFN:
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LDS FHL microfilm 1486619 item 23 of 38 (not item labeled 23 on the
microfilm) Alexander descendancy 1913 Virginia USA hand script old pen style;Researched by Helen Alexander
from Alexander, Austin and Arnold Families, by Frances Austin Arnold, p 1-7, "states that Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander, b 1610) was born in Scotland in 1630 and with his two brothers, Strong and William, went to Ireland in 1652 for distates of the Rump pariliament of Cromwell.They were intensely Prsbyterian, but loyal to the Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen."[roberts.GED]
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Virkus Vol VPg 42 "Thomas Alexander 1630 a Royalist went to Ireland,
1652. Early setters of Maryland, USA "Alexander, ThomasLiber 10Folio
606, 618 Immigrated 1667 THOMAS ALEXANDER, son of Archibald ALEXANDER &
ELIZABETH MACKAY, b. 1630, Scotland; Spouse unknown; Known Issue:
William and Margaret. Francis Arnold writes in THE ALEXANDER FAMILY .
. . A Brief History, pp. 1, that Thomas was a devout Presbyterian, but
was loyal to his kinsman, the Catholic Stuarts. He "went to Ireland in
1652 for distaste of the Rump Parliament of Cromwell." Cromwell
dissolved the Rump Parliament in 1653. Virkus Vol V p 42 " under
Thomas Alexander 1630 Who was a Royalist and went to Ireland, 1652."
House of Alexander ". Thomas Alexander, born in Scotland went to
Ireland in 1652 for distaste of Rump Parliament of Cromwell.He was
intensely Presbyterian but loyal to the Catholic Stuarts, being a
blood kinsman. He married ------Unknownand had. William Alexander,Lexy
McSteelDescendants of Robert Alexander 1 Robert Alexander b: 1620
in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland ... +Jonet Cowie .. 2 Robert Alexander
b: 1647 in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland ....... +Marion Brysson ......
3 Agnes Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland ...... 3 John
Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland ...... 3 Robert Alexander
b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland ...... 3 Thomas Alexander b: in
Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland ............ +Elizabeth Watson ..........
4 Thomas Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland ................
+Marion Peadie m: 31 March 1686 in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland
.............. 5 Jonet Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland
.............. 5 Robert Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland
... #1910 5 John Alexander b: 1693 in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland d:
1777 in Chambersburg, Franklin,PA. .....#1911.... +Margaret Glasson b:
in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland d: in Chambersburg, Franklin,PA.@
NOTE This Alexander Data base had been prepared by me for my research
in trying to locate my GGGrandmother Rebecca Jane Alexander "I am
providing the information on this Genealogy Page solely for the
purpose of furthering family research & the[hjackwells34.FTW]
II. Thomas Alexander (of I): b. 1630, Scotland; m. N.N.; Known Issue: William and Margaret
Aronald's Alexander Family IN EUROPE "XIIIThomas Alexander,(son of Archabald) born in Scotland went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of Rump Parliament of Cromwell.He was intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being a blood kinsman. He married ------Unknown
MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES pg 60-61 extracts from "The McCluer Family by Rev James Alexander Mcclure, published 1914, Petersburg Va. and Genealogy as given in Rogers "Memorial of The Earl of Sterling"and by Francis T. A. Junkin's "Genealogical Chart' , Junkin's "Virginia .Family "1908
Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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. dau Margaret. m. Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal,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, County Donegal, February 4 1708and m. December 31 1734 his first cousin, Margaret Parks. This disproves Samuel of Cecil County as bro of Archibald, but not of Thomas The father.
Virkus Vol VPg 42 "Thomas Alexander 1630 a Royalist went to Ireland, 1652.
Rogers Memorials"Memorials of The Earl of Stirling", "House of Alexander" by Charles Rogers, LLD, Vol. I, 1877,
The Alexander genealogy is given in Roger's Memorials of The Earl of Sterling and The House of Alexander, and Chart by Francis Thomas Anderson Junkin, LL.D.,Chicago, from which The following is taken:
Alexander Alexander,Baron of Menstrey, d. about 1565.His wife was Elizabeth Fobes.His son, William Alexander, had two sons, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstrety, who was The father of William Alexander, Earl of Sterling, and Thomas Alexander,
.Arnold data has Thomas The Royalist as being descended from John of Tarbert and Thomas's father being Archibald Alexander. John of Tarbert was The John Alexander found early in Eredy, Ireland. A John Alexander was deeded land in Eredy in 1610.
Thomas Alexander b. 1630, Scotland, but removed to Ireland in 1652, a devout PresbyterianA dau of Thomas m. Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, dau Margaret, and a son William (fat William) who had:Archibald, Peter, Robert and William. Archibald The eldest was born in Cunningham Manor County Donegal February. 4 1708 m. Margaret Parks his first cousin.
Early setters of Maryland, USA "Alexander, ThomasLiber 10Folio 606,618 Immigrated 1667
Thomas Alexander, son of Archibald Alexander & Elizabeth MACKAY, b. 1630, Scotland; Spouse unknown; Known Issue: William and Margaret.
Francis Arnold writes in The Alexander Family . . . A Brief History, pp. 1, that Thomas was a devout Presbyterian, but was loyal to his kinsman, The Catholic Stuarts. He "went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump Parliament of Cromwell." Cromwell dissolved The Rump Parliament in 1653.
House of Alexander ". Thomas Alexander, born in Scotland went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of Rump Parliament of Cromwell. He was intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being a blood kinsman. He married ------Unknownand had. William Alexander,
Nova Scotian"There is reference to Alexanders inheriting Temple lands at Menstrie in 1537 and again in 1553 and reference that they held Temple lands 20 years later (lands owned by Knights Templar of St John of Jerusalem).There was involvement of at least two of Sir William Alexander's sons with Scottish Freemasonry early in The 17th C
Virkus, Vol. V, p. 42 under Arnold. Andrew Alexander is from line of Bruce. Andrew Alexander, b--1546, Baron of Menstrie, m--Catherine Graham. Thomas Alexander, 1630, a Royalist, went to Ireland, 1652.
SOURCES: The West Virginia Heritage Enc Cuppl, Compendium, p. 1-2, and Virkus' The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, 1600s-1800s, Vol. VII, p. 826,
" I. Archibald Alexander: b. ca 1605, Scotland; removed to County Donegal, Ireland abt 1652; d. County Donegal; believed m. Elizabeth N.N. Known Issue: Strong, William, and Thomas.give data that William "The Corpulent" Alexander Strong and Thomas descends from The "House ofMacALEXANDER of Tarbet, Kintyre, Scotland." This lends support to The Family being connected to John of Tarbert, Kintyre, as presented by other Family researchers."
Arnald's Alexander Family IN EUROPE "Archibald Alexander, B. of Menstrie, born 1620 MarriedElizabeth MACKAY/McKAY, Known Issue: (Not in order of birth), Thomas, Strong, William, b abt 1630Joseph, b abt 1640John, b abt 1642Archibald, andJames.b abt 1646 and had
XIII Thomas Alexander, born in Scotland went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of Rump Parliament of Cromwell.He was intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being a blood kinsman.
Rogers Memorials"Memorials of The Earl of Stirling", "House of Alexander" by Charles Rogers, LLD, Vol. I, 1877," Alexander Alexander,Baron of Menstrey, d. about 1565.His wife was Elizabeth Fobes.His son, William Alexander, had two sons, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstrety, who was The father of William Alexander, Earl of Sterling, and Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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
.GENEALOGY OF Archibald Alexander" Frances Austin Arnold , for Alexander data. (See pages 1 to 7, inclusive,From Alexander, Austin and Arnold Families by Frances Austin Arnold pg 1-7) states that Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b in 1610) was born in Scotland in 1630 and with his two brothers, Strong and William went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump parliament of Cromwell. They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen"}Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b. in 1610) was b. in Scotland in 1630.Thomas The Royalist as being descended from John of Tarbert and Thomas’s father being Archibald Alexander. John of Tarbert was The John Alexander found early in Eredy, Ireland. A John Alexander was deeded land in Eredy in 1610.Is it a coincidence that The John Alexander of Virginia who first came to Accomak and then to Stafford County Va named his homestead in Virginia Caledon .Unknown He went, with his 2 brothers, Strong and William, to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump Parliament of Cromwell.They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen.Thomas had a son William,and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."
MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES pg 65-65extracts from The McClure Family by Rev James Alexander McClure, published 1914, Petersburg Va. and Genealogy as given in Rogers "Memorial of The Earl of Sterling" and by Francis T. A. Junkin's "Genealogical Chart' , Junkin's Virginia .Family 1908
"William Alexander, had two sonsAlexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, who was The father ofWilliam Alexander Earl of Sterling, andThomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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.
MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES pg 65 "Andrew Alexander, Baron of Menstry (1544),whose son, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, d. 1565 his wife, Elizabeth Forbes. His son William AlexanderWilliam Alexander had two sons, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, (1574) who was The father of William Alexander, Earlof Stirling and Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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 daughter of Thomas married Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, daughter Margaret, and a son William (fat William) who had: Archibald, Peter, Robert and Williaml, 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, County Donegal, February 4 1708and m. December 31 1734 his first cousin, Margaret Parks. This disproves Samuel of Cecil County 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 County Va. Archibald Alexander m. secondly, 1757 Jane McClure, dau of James McClure ofAugusta.
PG 64-65 "Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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,
Virkus Vol V p 42 " Thomas Alexander 1630 a Royalist went to Ireland, 1652.
.Bob Frey"Bob Frey " Archibald Alexander, believed to be son of John of Tarbert, Kintyre, b.1610/14, Scotland; d. 31 March 1689, Ballieghan, County Donegal, Ulster,Ireland; bur. at Balleighan; m. Elizabeth MACKAY/McKAY, b. 1637 & d. 30 Jan 1714/15, Ballieghan. Known Issue: (Not in order of birth),Thomas, Strong,William,Joseph, John, Archibald, andJames.Removed from Scotland with 3 sons, Strong, William, & Thomas in mid-1600's & settled near his father's Home at Balleighan. He is found in The registers of Taghboyne Parrish in The Laggan Presbytery in 1661, where he was an elder from 1672 to 1681.
Archibald Alexander m. Elizabeth MACKAY/McKAY, Known Issue: (Not in order of birth), Thomas, Strong, William, Joseph, John, Archibald, and James.
House of Alexander "Archibald Alexander, B. of Menstrie, born 1620 Married Elizabeth MACKAY/McKAY,and hadThomas Alexander, born in Scotland went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of Rump Parliament of Cromwell.He was intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being a blood kinsman.
The FIRST NOVA SCOTIAN "Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b. in 1610) was b. in Scotland in 1630.He went, with his 2 brothers, Strong and William, to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump Parliament of Cromwell.They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen.Thomas had a son William,and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."
Alexa McStee " Thomas Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire, Scotland. +Marion Peadie m: 31 March 1686 in Glasgow,Lanarkshire, Scotland children
.............. 5 Jonet Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland
.............. 5 Robert Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland
Alex Family in Europe "Archibald Alexander, Baronof Menstrie, born 1620 MarriedElizabeth MACKAY/McKAY, Known Issue: (Not in order of birth), Thomas, Strong, William, b abt 1630Joseph, b abt 1640 John, b abt 1642Archibald, andJames.b abt 1646
MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIESPG 64-65 William Alexander had two sons, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, who was The father of William Alexander, Earlof 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
Register of MD Hereldis Familles ".Thomas Alexander born 1630, Scotland, but removed to Ireland in 1652, a devout Presbyterian A daughter of Thomas married Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, daughter Margaret, and a son William (fat William) who had: Archibald, Peter, Robert and William married Archibald The eldest was born in Cunningham Manor County Donegal February 4 1708 married Margaret Parks his first cousin.Descendants of Thomas Alexander
Generation No. 1
1.THOMAS1 Alexander
Notes for Thomas Alexander:
Prominent man of Lanark, Scotland from 1710 and beyond.
According to Marge Shoff Gordon, The Alexander name is from Grecian Origin & signifies "A Helper of Men"The Alexanders are not a clan in Scotland, but are called a Sept, which is under a clan.This is explained in more detail in The book "A RECORD of The DESCENDANTS of John Alexander of Lanarkshire, Scotland, and his wife Margaret GLASSON, who emigrated from County Armagh, Ireland, to CHESTER County, PA A.D. 1736." This book was written by The Rev. John E. Alexander
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II. Thomas Alexander (of I): b. 1630, Scotland; m. N.N.; Known Issue: William and Margaret
Aronald's Alexander Family IN EUROPE "XIIIThomas Alexander,(son of Archabald) born in Scotland went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of Rump Parliament of Cromwell.He was intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being a blood kinsman. He married ------Unknown
MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES pg 60-61 extracts from "The McCluer Family by Rev James Alexander Mcclure, published 1914, Petersburg Va. and Genealogy as given in Rogers "Memorial of The Earl of Sterling"and by Francis T. A. Junkin's "Genealogical Chart' , Junkin's "Virginia .Family "1908
Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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. dau Margaret. m. Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal,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, County Donegal, February 4 1708and m. December 31 1734 his first cousin, Margaret Parks. This disproves Samuel of Cecil County as bro of Archibald, but not of Thomas The father.
Virkus Vol VPg 42 "Thomas Alexander 1630 a Royalist went to Ireland, 1652.
Rogers Memorials"Memorials of The Earl of Stirling", "House of Alexander" by Charles Rogers, LLD, Vol. I, 1877,
The Alexander genealogy is given in Roger's Memorials of The Earl of Sterling and The House of Alexander, and Chart by Francis Thomas Anderson Junkin, LL.D.,Chicago, from which The following is taken:
Alexander Alexander,Baron of Menstrey, d. about 1565.His wife was Elizabeth Fobes.His son, William Alexander, had two sons, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstrety, who was The father of William Alexander, Earl of Sterling, and Thomas Alexander,
.Arnold data has Thomas The Royalist as being descended from John of Tarbert and Thomas's father being Archibald Alexander. John of Tarbert was The John Alexander found early in Eredy, Ireland. A John Alexander was deeded land in Eredy in 1610.
Thomas Alexander b. 1630, Scotland, but removed to Ireland in 1652, a devout PresbyterianA dau of Thomas m. Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, dau Margaret, and a son William (fat William) who had:Archibald, Peter, Robert and William. Archibald The eldest was born in Cunningham Manor County Donegal February. 4 1708 m. Margaret Parks his first cousin.
Early setters of Maryland, USA "Alexander, ThomasLiber 10Folio 606,618 Immigrated 1667
Thomas Alexander, son of Archibald Alexander & Elizabeth MACKAY, b. 1630, Scotland; Spouse unknown; Known Issue: William and Margaret.
Francis Arnold writes in The Alexander FamilyA Brief History, pp. 1, that Thomas was a devout Presbyterian, but was loyal to his kinsman, The Catholic Stuarts. He "went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump Parliament of Cromwell." Cromwell dissolved The Rump Parliament in 1653.
House of Alexander " Thomas Alexander, born in Scotland went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of Rump Parliament of Cromwell. He was intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being a blood kinsman. He married ------Unknownand had. William Alexander,
Nova Scotian"There is reference to Alexanders inheriting Temple lands at Menstrie in 1537 and again in 1553 and reference that they held Temple lands 20 years later (lands owned by Knights Templar of St John of Jerusalem)There was involvement of at least two of Sir William Alexander's sons with Scottish Freemasonry early in The 17th C
Virkus, Vol. V, p. 42 under Arnold. Andrew Alexander is from line of Bruce. Andrew Alexander, b--1546, Baron of Menstrie, m--Catherine Graham. Thomas Alexander, 1630, a Royalist, went to Ireland, 1652.
SOURCES: The West Virginia Heritage Enc Cuppl, Compendium, p. 1-2, and Virkus' The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, 1600s-1800s, Vol. VII, p. 826,
" I. Archibald Alexander: b. ca 1605, Scotland; removed to County Donegal, Ireland abt 1652; d. County Donegal; believed m. Elizabeth N.N. Known Issue: Strong, William, and Thomas.give data that William "The Corpulent" Alexander Strong and Thomas descends from The "House ofMacALEXANDER of Tarbet, Kintyre, Scotland." This lends support to The Family being connected to John of Tarbert, Kintyre, as presented by other Family researchers."
Arnald's Alexander Family IN EUROPE "Archibald Alexander, B. of Menstrie, born 1620 MarriedElizabeth MACKAY/McKAY, Known Issue: (Not in order of birth), Thomas, Strong, William, b abt 1630Joseph, b abt 1640John, b abt 1642Archibald, andJames.b abt 1646 and had
XIII Thomas Alexander, born in Scotland went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of Rump Parliament of Cromwell.He was intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being a blood kinsman.
Rogers Memorials"Memorials of The Earl of Stirling", "House of Alexander" by Charles Rogers, LLD, Vol. I, 1877," Alexander Alexander,Baron of Menstrey, d. about 1565.His wife was Elizabeth Fobes.His son, William Alexander, had two sons, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstrety, who was The father of William Alexander, Earl of Sterling, and Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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
GENEALOGY OF Archibald Alexander" Frances Austin Arnold , for Alexander data. (See pages 1 to 7, inclusive,From Alexander, Austin and Arnold Families by Frances Austin Arnold pg 1-7) states that Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b in 1610) was born in Scotland in 1630 and with his two brothers, Strong and William went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump parliament of Cromwell. They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen"}Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b. in 1610) was b. in Scotland in 1630.Thomas The Royalist as being descended from John of Tarbert and Thomas’s father being Archibald Alexander. John of Tarbert was The John Alexander found early in Eredy, Ireland. A John Alexander was deeded land in Eredy in 1610.Is it a coincidence that The John Alexander of Virginia who first came to Accomak and then to Stafford County Va named his homestead in Virginia Caledon Unknown He went, with his 2 brothers, Strong and William, to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump Parliament of Cromwell.They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen.Thomas had a son William,and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."
MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES pg 65-65extracts from The McClure Family by Rev James Alexander McClure, published 1914, Petersburg Va. and Genealogy as given in Rogers "Memorial of The Earl of Sterling" and by Francis T. A. Junkin's "Genealogical Chart' , Junkin's Virginia .Family 1908
"William Alexander, had two sonsAlexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, who was The father ofWilliam Alexander Earl of Sterling, andThomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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.
MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES pg 65 "Andrew Alexander, Baron of Menstry (1544),whose son, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, d. 1565 his wife, Elizabeth Forbes. His son William AlexanderWilliam Alexander had two sons, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, (1574) who was The father of William Alexander, Earlof Stirling and Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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 daughter of Thomas married Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, daughter Margaret, and a son William (fat William) who had: Archibald, Peter, Robert and Williaml, 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, County Donegal, February 4 1708and m. December 31 1734 his first cousin, Margaret Parks. This disproves Samuel of Cecil County 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 County Va. Archibald Alexander m. secondly, 1757 Jane McClure, dau of James McClure ofAugusta.
PG 64-65 "Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630but 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,
Virkus Vol V p 42 " Thomas Alexander 1630 a Royalist went to Ireland, 1652.
Bob Frey"Bob Frey " Archibald Alexander, believed to be son of John of Tarbert, Kintyre, b.1610/14, Scotland; d. 31 March 1689, Ballieghan, County Donegal, Ulster,Ireland; bur. at Balleighan; m. Elizabeth MACKAY/McKAY, b. 1637 & d. 30 Jan 1714/15, Ballieghan. Known Issue: (Not in order of birth),Thomas, Strong,William,Joseph, John, Archibald, andJames.Removed from Scotland with 3 sons, Strong, William, & Thomas in mid-1600's & settled near his father's Home at Balleighan. He is found in The registers of Taghboyne Parrish in The Laggan Presbytery in 1661, where he was an elder from 1672 to 1681.
Archibald Alexander m. Elizabeth MACKAY/McKAY, Known Issue: (Not in order of birth), Thomas, Strong, William, Joseph, John, Archibald, and James.
House of Alexander "Archibald Alexander, B. of Menstrie, born 1620 Married Elizabeth MACKAY/McKAY,and hadThomas Alexander, born in Scotland went to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of Rump Parliament of Cromwell.He was intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being a blood kinsman.
The FIRST NOVA SCOTIAN "Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b. in 1610) was b. in Scotland in 1630.He went, with his 2 brothers, Strong and William, to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump Parliament of Cromwell.They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen.Thomas had a son William,and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."
Alexa McStee " Thomas Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire, Scotland. +Marion Peadie m: 31 March 1686 in Glasgow,Lanarkshire, Scotland children
5 Jonet Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland
5 Robert Alexander b: in Glasgow,Lanarkshire,Scotland
Alex Family in Europe "Archibald Alexander, Baronof Menstrie, born 1620 MarriedElizabeth MACKAY/McKAY, Known Issue: (Not in order of birth), Thomas, Strong, William, b abt 1630Joseph, b abt 1640 John, b abt 1642Archibald, andJames.b abt 1646
MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIESPG 64-65 William Alexander had two sons, Alexander Alexander, Baron of Menstry, who was The father of William Alexander, Earlof 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
Register of MD Hereldis Familles ".Thomas Alexander born 1630, Scotland, but removed to Ireland in 1652, a devout Presbyterian A daughter of Thomas married Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal, daughter Margaret, and a son William (fat William) who had: Archibald, Peter, Robert and William married Archibald The eldest was born in Cunningham Manor County Donegal February 4 1708 married Margaret Parks his first cousin."Thomas Alexander 1630 a Royalist went to Ireland 1652. William b. 1676, James 1766-1849. William Alexander came from Scotland before 1675 and settled in Somerset County Md. where he wasan extensive trader in lands. Wife unproven. Issue as known, William Jr. m to Catherine. (William known to have been in County Donegal Ireland. He named his farm Raphoe....Archibald Alexander son of Alexander Alexander was born in Scotland in 1610 and had Thomas b. 1630 He went with his 2 brothers , Strong and William to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of the Rump Parliament of Cromwell. They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to the Catholic Stuarts being blood kinsmen. Thomas had a son William and a daughter who married Joseph Parks. He occupied lands in County Donegal dau Margaret and son William (fat William) had four sons: Archibald, Peter, Robert and William."
"Alexanders: Very Early Alexander lineage," Helen Smith
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Facts about this person:
Immigration1652
Donegal County, Ireland
More About Thomas Alexander, Sr.:
Born - Alt.location 1: 1630, Scotland, but of Londonderry.163
Born - Alt.location 2: 1630, Manor Cuningham, Donegal, North Ireland.
Burial: 1698, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.
Comment 1: Although an intense Presbyterian, loyal to the Catholic Stuarts of whom he was a blood kinsman..164
Immigration 1: Abt. 1600, From Scotland to Ireland in 1600s.
Immigration 2: 1652, Moved to Ireland from scot for distaste of the Parliament of Cromwell.164
More About Thomas Alexander, Sr. and Marion Peadie:
Marriage: March 31, 1666, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.165, 166, 167
Marriage - Alt. date: March 31, 1686, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.168, 169
Marriage Notes for Thomas Alexander, Sr. and Marion Peadie:
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ArnoldAlexander Family "Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b. in 1610) was b. in Scotland in 1630.Thomas The Royalist as being descended from John of Tarbert and Thomas’s father being Archibald Alexander. John of Tarbert was The John Alexander found early in Eredy, Ireland. A John Alexander was deeded land in Eredy in 1610.Is it a coincidence that The John Alexander of Virginia who first came to Accomak and then to Stafford County Va named his homestead in VirginiaCaledon Unknown He went, with his 2 brothers, Strong and William, to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump Parliament of Cromwell.They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen.Thomas had a son William,and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."
A Record of John E.Alexander "The ALEXANDERS OF PRINCETON.--This justly celebrated Family is too well known to need an extended notice here. What follows is derived from The "Life of Archibald Alexander, D.D.," by his son, James W. Alexander, D.D.
Thomas Alexander removed from Scotland and settled in Ireland, near Londonderry, whence three of his sons,Archibald, Robert, and another whose name is not given, emigrated to America about The year 1736, and settled(*) first near Norristown, on The Schuylkill, Pa. Two years afterwards Archibald, with his son William, born on The Schuylkill, moved to Rockbridge County, Va, and were among The earliest settlers in that section, most of whom were Scotch-Irish Presbyterians. William married Ann Reed, The daughter of a wealthy landholder of The same colony, and became The father of Archibald in 1772, who became The father of The Princeton Family, and The first Professor of Theology in Princeton Seminary. Archibald Alexander was licensed to preach in 1791 and was for a few years pastor of two churches in his native region, then President of Hampden Sydney College, Virginia, USA, until 1806.
In 1802 he married Miss Jannette, daughter of The Rev. James Waddel, of Louisa County, Va., The blind preacher, whose eloquence is so eloquently described by by William Wirt in "The British Spy." In 1806 The Rev. Archibald Alexander became pastor of The Old Pine Street Presbyterian church in Philadelphia. From this he was called by The General Assembly in 1812 to become The founder and first Professor in Princeton Seminary. The next year Dr. Miller was associated with him, next Dr. Hodge, and finally, Dr. Joseph Addison Alexander, his son, forming a faculty of The most distinguished scholars and Theological Professors that have appeared in The Presbyterian Church of America. Dr. Archibald Alexander died and was buried at Princeton, leaving a Family of six sons and one daughter.
(*) Biography of Dr. Alexander by his son. But Foote, in his sketches of Virginia, says that The first settlement was near Nottingham, Pa, whence The first Archibald emigrated to Virginia in 1747.Three of his sons, J. Addison, James W., and Samuel D., became clergymen, and The whole Family has been noted for talents and attainments. The writer esteems it a special favor of God that during three years he was permitted to sit as a learner at The feet of that truly great and good man whose memory he will ever cherish with sincere love and profound respect. Like The ancestor of our own Family, The ancestor of Dr. Alexander came first from Scotland to Ireland, and both ancestors came from nearly The same place in Ireland, and in The same year, 1736, to America. In this country The families have been entirely distinct.
Robert Rosben " Thomas born 1630 Scotland removed to Ireland in 1652, a devout Presbyterian married Margaret[hjackwells34.FTW]
ArnoldAlexander Family "Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b. in 1610) was b. in Scotland in 1630.Thomas The Royalist as being descended from John of Tarbert and Thomas’s father being Archibald Alexander. John of Tarbert was The John Alexander found early in Eredy, Ireland. A John Alexander was deeded land in Eredy in 1610.Is it a coincidence that The John Alexander of Virginia who first came to Accomak and then to Stafford County Va named his homestead in VirginiaCaledon .Unknown He went, with his 2 brothers, Strong and William, to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump Parliament of Cromwell.They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen.Thomas had a son William,and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."
A Record of John E.Alexander "The ALEXANDERS OF PRINCETON.--This justly celebrated Family is too well known to need an extended notice here. What follows is derived from The "Life of Archibald Alexander, D.D.," by his son, James W. Alexander, D.D.
Thomas Alexander removed from Scotland and settled in Ireland, near Londonderry, whence three of his sons,Archibald, Robert, and another whose name is not given, emigrated to America about The year 1736, and settled(*) first near Norristown, on The Schuylkill, Pa.. Two years afterwards Archibald, with his son William, born on The Schuylkill, moved to Rockbridge County, Va, and were among The earliest settlers in that section, most of whom were Scotch-Irish Presbyterians. William married Ann Read, The daughter of a wealthy landholder of The same colony, and became The father of Archibald in 1772, who became The father of The Princeton Family, and The first Professor of Theology in Princeton Seminary. Archibald Alexander was licensed to preach in 1791 and was for a few years pastor of two churches in his native region, then President of Hampden Sydney College, Virginia, USA, until 1806.
In 1802 he married Miss Jannette, daughter of The Rev. James Waddel, of Louisa County, Va., The blind preacher, whose eloquence is so eloquently described by by William Wirt in "The British Spy." In 1806 The Rev. Archibald Alexander became pastor of The Old Pine Street Presbyterian church in Philadelphia. From this he was called by The General Assembly in 1812 to become The founder and first Professor in Princeton Seminary. The next year Dr. Miller was associated with him, next Dr. Hodge, and finally, Dr. Joseph Addison Alexander, his son, forming a faculty of The most distinguished scholars and Theological Professors that have appeared in The Presbyterian Church of America. Dr. Archibald Alexander died and was buried at Princeton, leaving a Family of six sons and one daughter.
(*) Biography of Dr. Alexander by his son. But Foote, in his sketches of Virginia, says that The first settlement was near Nottingham, Pa, whence The first Archibald emigrated to Virginia in 1747.Three of his sons, J. Addison, James W., and Samuel D., became clergymen, and The whole Family has been noted for talents and attainments. The writer esteems it a special favor of God that during three years he was permitted to sit as a learner at The feet of that truly great and good man whose memory he will ever cherish with sincere love and profound respect. Like The ancestor of our own Family, The ancestor of Dr. Alexander came first from Scotland to Ireland, and both ancestors came from nearly The same place in Ireland, and in The same year, 1736, to America. In this country The families have been entirely distinct.
Robert Rosben " Thomas born 1630 Scotland removed to Ireland in 1652, a devout Presbyterian married Margaret[hjackwells34.FTW]
Helen " Archibald b. in Taghboyne, March. Elizabeth McKay b. ca 1627. They had William b. 1676 in Donegal, Ireland. d. 1749 Augusta County Va. m first Esther Beard and had Archibald b. February 4 1708 and Robert b 1710 d. 1787 and with second wife Jean McNutt had William b. 1712 and Peter b 1714 d. Londonderry , Ireland, Joseph b. ca 1640, John 1642 and James ca 1646.
Robert W. Frey PhD (Bob)" WilliamAlexander, son ofRobert Alexander &Esther Beard,
wasb. 1744, ChesterCounty, Pennsylvania, USA; d. Jan 1829, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA; served as private n Virginia artillery, Continental Line, in Rev. War; m. ca 1765 to SUSAN McClung, b. 1746 Augusta County; d. 1814, Rockbridge County Known Issue: William Jr., James, and Robert.
MacAlister of The Clan MacAlister" Archibald(2) an elder in Taghboyne, married Elizabeth MacKay. Their son William fathered Archibald who went to America in 1736 and married Margaret Parkes and 2nd Marg. McClure in 1757. Son William(4) is thought to be father of seven sons.
Children of Thomas Alexander, Sr. and Marion Peadie are:
- +Margaret Alexander, b. 1675, Manor Cunningham, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland170, d. 1775, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland171, 172.
- +William Alexander, Sr., b. 1676, Manor Cunningham, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland173, d. 1749, Beverly Manor, Augusta County (now Rockbridge County), Virginia, USA.