Elizabeth Alexander

Other Events:

• Group: Davidson 001 Family of Immigrant John Davidson
• Group: Davidson DNA Family 001

Notes:

Group:
Descendants of immigrant John Davidson of DNA Family 001

Group:
Descendants of John, George, and Samuel Davidson of Beverley Manor, Virginia, and Iredell county, North Carolina

Elizabeth married Joseph McIntire on 19 Jan 1832. Joseph died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Davidson 001 Family of Immigrant John Davidson
• Group: Davidson DNA Family 001

Notes:

From the Pension File of James Alexander: #w.12190
James Alexander, born Rowan County, N.C. December 23, 1756, enlisted from Lincoln County, N.C. in August 1778 and served as a private three months under Col. Erwin, Enlisted in November, 1778 and served three months as a private under Capt. Malcolm Henry: enlisted in May, 1779 and served as a private four months under Capt. Isaac White and Col. Campbell; enlisted the last of May 1780 and served as a private in Capt. John Barber's Co. of Hourse, Col, Charles MDowell's regiment; was in a skirmish with Tarleton at Ennoree; enlisted in August or September, 1780 and served as a private three months under Capt. Isaac White and Col. Campbell, was in the battle of King's Mountain.

About 1782 he moved from Lincoln County N.C. to York District, SC. About two years later he moved to the part of Burke County which later became Buncombe County, NC. He was allowed pension on his application executed January 9, 1834. After his death in 1844 his widow, Rhoda Cunningham Alexander, was allowed pension on her application executed April 8, 1847.

From family Bible records attached to pension records. They were married in the York District, SC as deposed by James Watson whose father married then in his house on Alison Creek.

From Old Buncombe County Heritage: page 133-134:
James Alexander was born in what is now Rutherford County, (then Mecklenburg) on Buffalo Creek, December 23, 1756, the son of John and Rachel (Davidson) Alexander.

He moved with his father to Lincoln County and settled on Crowder's Creek near King's Mountain. While living there he fought on the American side in the Revolution at Musgrove's Mill, King's Mountain, Cowpens and other places in northern South Carolina. A camp chest said to have belonged to Lord Cornwallis (but probably Colonel Ferguson) was captured by him at the King's Mountain battle.

On March 19, 1782, her married on Allison Creek, York, South Carolina, a niece of Gen. William Davidson, Rhoda Cunningham daughter of Humphrey and Rhoda Summerville Cunningham.

Somewhile after their marriage, James and his family joined in crossing the Blue Ridge to make that first settlement in Bee Tree Creek. They came from York District, SC, and went across a gap a half mile or more south of the present Long Tunnel. Leaving Old Fort and crossing the creek they went for about a mile west before entering among the mountains, turning to the right and ascending to the gap. From there they went down to the creek above the modern Town of Black Mountain.

The place where he settled became known as the old Alexander Place which land was kept in the family for well over one hundred and forty-five years. James was one of the Justices of the Peace who organized Buncombe County in April, 1792. The United States paid him a pension for Revolutionary services.

James Alexander died at his residence on Bee Tree Creek on June 28, 1844 and was buried two miles away at the old Robert Patton burying ground. His widow died on Jan. 29, 1848. On her death, his body was removed and buried with her body in the same grave at Piney Grove Presbyterian Church about three-fouths of a mile from the Robert Patton burying ground. --by W. E. Bryson
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1. Rhoda Cunningham (Humphrey Cunningham3, John Cunningham2, William Cunningham1) was born 15 OCT 1763 in Rowan County, NC, and died 29 JAN 1848 in Bee Tree Creek near Ashville, Buncombe, N.C.. She married James Alexander 19 MAR 1782 in Allsion Creek, York District, S.C.. He was born 23 DEC 1756 in Rowan, NC, and died 28 JUN 1844 in Ashville, Buncombe Co. NC.

Children of Rhoda Cunningham and James Alexander are:
+ 2   i. John C. Alexander was born 22 MAR 1783, and died WFT Est. 1814-1874.
  3   ii. Rhoda C. Alexander was born 6 NOV 1785, and died SEP 1881. She married William McDaniel WFT Est. 1799-1832. He was born WFT Est. 1768-1788, and died WFT Est. 1802-1874.
  4   iii. William d. Alexander was born 28 JAN 1788 in Buncombe County, NC, and died WFT Est. 1789-1878 in Buncombe County, NC.
+ 5   iv. George C. Alexander was born 10 SEP 1790 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 3 OCT 1880 in buncombe County, NC.
  6   v. James Mitchell Alexander was born 22 MAY 1793 in Ashville, Buncombe Co. NC, and died 11 JUN 1858 in Ashville, Buncombe Co. NC. He married Nancy Foster 25 MAY 1820. She was born WFT Est. 1782-1804, and died WFT Est. 1825-1893.
  7   vi. Robert S. Alexander was born 2 SEP 1795 in Buncombe County, NC, and died WFT Est. 1826-1886. He married Jane Wilson 25 MAY 1820. She was born WFT Est. 1782-1804, and died WFT Est. 1825-1893.
  8   vii. Rachael Alexander was born 30 DEC 1797 in Buncombe County, NC, and died WFT Est. 1829-1891. She married Moses White 2 DEC 1824 in Buncombe County, NC. He was born WFT Est. 1776-1804, and died WFT Est. 1829-1889.
  9   viii. William D. Alexander was born 10 DEC 1800 in Buncombe County, NC, and died WFT Est. 1831-1891. He married Leah Burgin 21 APR 1825. She was born WFT Est. 1787-1809, and died WFT Est. 1830-1898.
  10   ix. Humphrey Alexander was born 11 JUN 1803 in Buncombe County, NC, and died WFT Est. 1830-1894 in Ashville, Buncombe Co. NC. He married Mary Anne Foster 16 DEC 1824 in Ashville, Buncombe Co. NC. She was born WFT Est. 1787-1811, and died WFT Est. 1830-1899.
  11   x. Elizabeth Alexander was born 10 APR 1806, and died WFT Est. 1837-1900. She married Joseph McIntire 19 JAN 1832. He was born WFT Est. 1785-1812, and died WFT Est. 1837-1898.

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2. John C. Alexander (Rhoda Cunningham4, Humphrey Cunningham3, John Cunningham2, William Cunningham1) was born 22 MAR 1783, and died WFT Est. 1814-1874. He married Jane Patton 31 DEC 1808 in Buncombe County, NC, daughter of Aaron Patton and Magdalene Cunningham. She was born 1788, and died WFT Est. 1831-1883.

Children of John C. Alexander and Jane Patton are:
  12   i. George W. Alexander was born 1814, and died WFT Est. 1840-1905. He married Mary WFT Est. 1836-1867. She was born 1824, and died WFT Est. 1836-1918.
  13   ii. John P. Alexander was born 1826, and died WFT Est. 1827-1916.
  14   iii. William M Alexander was born 1829, and died WFT Est. 1830-1919.

5. George C. Alexander (Rhoda Cunningham4, Humphrey Cunningham3, John Cunningham2, William Cunningham1) was born 10 SEP 1790 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 3 OCT 1880 in buncombe County, NC. He married Elizabeth Foster 23 JUN 1818 in Ashville, Buncombe Co. NC. She was born 15 JAN 1800 in Ashville, Buncombe Co. NC, and died 24 JAN 1884 in Ashville, Buncombe Co. NC.

Children of George C. Alexander and Elizabeth Foster are:
  15   i. George W. Alexander was born WFT Est. 1813-1841, and died WFT Est. 1820-1921.
  16   ii. Salina Alexander was born WFT Est. 1813-1841, and died WFT Est. 1830-1924. She married Watkins WFT Est. 1830-1875. He was born WFT Est. 1804-1839, and died WFT Est. 1830-1919.
  17   iii. Rhonda Alexander was born WFT Est. 1813-1841, and died WFT Est. 1830-1924. She married White WFT Est. 1830-1875. He was born WFT Est. 1804-1839, and died WFT Est. 1830-1919.
+ 18   iv. Saphronia Alexander was born 24 APR 1820 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 9 AUG 1899 in Buncombe County, NC.

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18. Saphronia Alexander (George C. Alexander5, Rhoda Cunningham4, Humphrey Cunningham3, John Cunningham2, William Cunningham1) was born 24 APR 1820 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 9 AUG 1899 in Buncombe County, NC. She married Calvin Patton 9 FEB 1842 in Buncombe County, NC, son of George Patton and Nancy Patton. He was born 10 SEP 1819 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 1 AUG 1869 in Buncombe County, NC.

Children of Saphronia Alexander and Calvin Patton are:
  19   i. George Alexander Patton was born 22 MAY 1844 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 22 AUG 1927 in Buncombe County, NC. He married Julia A. Smith WFT Est. 1856-1883. She was born 14 JAN 1834, and died 25 MAY 1890. He married Mollie Holland WFT Est. 1861-1894. She was born WFT Est. 1840-1860, and died WFT Est. 1861-1944.
+ 20   ii. James Morrison Patton was born 1845 in Buncombe County, NC, and died WFT Est. 1901-1937 in Laurens Co., SC.
  21   iii. Elizaberh Ray Patton was born 17 MAY 1847 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 12 MAY 1931 in Buncombe County, NC.
  22   iv. Thomas L. Patton was born 14 JUL 1849, and died WFT Est. 1868-1940. He married Harriet Brannon WFT Est. 1864-1896 in Buncombe County, NC. She was born 11 SEP 1848 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 25 OCT 1926 in Buncombe County, NC.
  23   v. William G. Patton was born 5 OCT 1851 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 15 OCT 1878 in Buncombe County, NC.
  24   vi. Robert Franklin Patton was born 1854, and died 1917. He married Sallie Reagan WFT Est. 1871-1901. She was born WFT Est. 1850-1869, and died WFT Est. 1871-1954.
  25   vii. Philetus Patton was born 22 MAY 1856 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 17 JUL 1921 in Buncombe County, NC. He married Rebecca Foster WFT Est. 1869-1899. She was born 15 SEP 1851 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 8 NOV 1914.
  26   viii. Charles Mitchell Patton was born 16 JUL 1858 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 13 JUL 1910 in Buncombe County, NC. He married Matilda Burnett WFT Est. 1877-1900. She was born 14 DEC 1861 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 26 JAN 1935.
  27   ix. Edwin L. Patton was born 2 SEP 1860, and died WFT Est. 1861-1950.

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20. James Morrison Patton (Saphronia Alexander6, George C. Alexander5, Rhoda Cunningham4, Humphrey Cunningham3, John Cunningham2, William Cunningham1) was born 1845 in Buncombe County, NC, and died WFT Est. 1901-1937 in Laurens Co., SC. He married Kathryn Rebecca McLeod WFT Est. 1864-1904 in Buncombe County, NC. She was born WFT Est. 1845-1874, and died WFT Est. 1902-1962.

Children of James Morrison Patton and Kathryn Rebecca McLeod are:
28   i. Robert Lee Patton was born 1886 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 1950 in Greenville, Greenville Co. South Carolina. He married Minnie McKey WFT Est. 1903-1934. She was born WFT Est. 1882-1901, and died WFT Est. 1903-1986.
  29   ii. Calvin Cornealius Patton was born 1887 in Buncombe County, NC, and died 1956 in Spartanburg Co. South Carolina.
+ 30   iii. Sarah Saffronia Patton was born 24 JUN 1889 in Swannoah, Buncombe Co., NC, and died 20 JAN 1989 in Greenville, Greenville Co. South Carolina.
  31   iv. Windslow Steadman Patton was born 1892 in Greenville, Greenville Co. South Carolina, and died 1970 in Laurens Co., SC. He married Grace Thornton. She was born Private.
  32   v. Argus Philetus Patton was born 1894 in Laurens Co., SC, and died 1927 in Laurens Co., SC.
  33   vi. Ethel Elizabeth Patton was born 1897 in Laurens Co., SC, and died 1987 in Orlando FL. She married Lewis Robert Dunnaway WFT Est. 1911-1944 in Laurens Co., SC. He was born WFT Est. 1880-1900, and died WFT Est. 1914-1986.
  34   vii. Eula Florence Patton was born 1900 in Laurens Co., SC, and died 1974 in Spartanburg Co. South Carolina.

Group:
Descendants of immigrant John Davidson of DNA Family 001

Group:
Descendants of John, George, and Samuel Davidson of Beverley Manor, Virginia, and Iredell county, North Carolina

James married Rhoda Cunningham on 19 Mar 1782 in Allison Creek, York District, South Carolina. Rhoda (daughter of Humphrey Cunningham and Rhoda Ervin Summerville) was born on 13 Oct 1763 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Jan 1848 in Bee Tree Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried after 29 Jan 1848 in Piney Grove (Swannanoa) Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Swannanoa, Buncombe County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Alt. Birth: 15 Aug 1763, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
• Alt. Birth: 15 Oct 1763, Pennsylvania
• Alt. Birth: 15 Oct 1763, Maryland

Notes:

Birth:
From Headstone.

Notes:

John Alexander was born either in Ireland or Pennsylvania.  He moved from Pennsylvania to Rowan County, NC, where he and Rachel probably were married.  During the Revolution, they lived in what is now Lincoln County, NC.   After the War, they moved with her brothers to the Bee Tree Settlement in what is now Buncombe County, NC.

John married Rachel Davidson in 1754. Rachel (daughter of John Davidson and Jane Tucker) was born about 1730 in Ireland; died in 1796 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Davidson 001 Family of Immigrant John Davidson
• Group: Davidson DNA Family 001

Notes:

Rachel Davidson, daughter of John Davidson, was born in Ireland and came with her family as a child to Pennsylvania and then to Beverly Manor in Augusta Co., VA about 1740.  The family then moved to what is now Iredell County, North Carolina about 1749.

She married John Alexander and lived for a time after the Revolutionary War at Bee Tree Creek in Buncombe County, NC, near her brother Major William Davidson.  In the 1790s, she and her husband and her son Thomas and his wife removed to Tennessee, settling near the Harpeth River in Davidson County near the present city of Nashville for the rest of their lives.  (According to one source, she died Crowder's Creek, Gaston Co., NC).
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1. Rachael Davidson (John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 1733 in Pennsylvania, and died 1796 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She married John Alexander 1754 in Rowan Co., North Carolina. He was born Abt 1730 in Ireland, and died 1823 in Williamson Co., Tennessee.

Children of Rachael Davidson and John Alexander are:
+ 2   i. James Alexander was born 23 Dec 1756 in Rowan Co., North Carolina, and died 28 Jun 1844 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
+ 3   ii. Ann Alexander was born 1763, and died 1843.
+ 4   iii. Thomas Alexander was born 1770 in North Carolina, and died 14 Oct 1854 in Williamson Co., Tennessee.
+ 5   iv. Mary Alexander was born 1778 in North Carolina, and died 1855 in Robertson Co., Tennessee.

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2. James Alexander (Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 23 Dec 1756 in Rowan Co., North Carolina, and died 28 Jun 1844 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He married Rhoda M. Cunningham 19 Mar 1782 in Allison Creek, York District, South Carolina, daughter of Humphrey Cunningham and Rhoda M. Simmeral. She was born 15 Oct 1763 in Rowan Co., North Carolina, and died 29 Jan 1848 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina.

Children of James Alexander and Rhoda M. Cunningham are:
6   i. John C. Alexander was born 23 May 1783 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He married Jane Patton 31 Dec 1808 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She was born 1785 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
  7   ii. Rhoda C. Alexander was born 6 Nov 1785, and died Sep 1881. She married William McDaniel Abt 1802. He was born 1782.
  8   iii. William Davidson Alexander was born 28 Jan 1788, and died 28 Jan 1788.
+ 9   iv. George C. Alexander was born 10 Sep 1790 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, and died 3 Oct 1880 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
+ 10   v. James Mitchell Alexander was born 22 May 1793, and died 11 Jan 1858 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
  11   vi. Robert S. Alexander was born 2 Sep 1795, and died 1 Jul 1863. He married Jane Wilson 25 May 1820. She was born 1798.
  12   vii. Rachel Alexander was born 30 Dec 1797. She married Moses White 2 Dec 1824. He was born 1795.
+ 13   viii. William Davidson Alexander was born 10 Dec 1800 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, and died 12 Nov 1872.
+ 14   ix. Humphrey Newton Alexander was born 11 Jun 1803 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, and died 1881 in Asheville, North Carolina.
  15   x. Elizabeth Alexander was born 10 Apr 1806 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She married Joseph A. McIntire 19 Jan 1832. He was born 1803.

3. Ann Alexander (Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 1763, and died 1843. She married John Cunningham 28 Feb 1782 in York District, South Carolina, son of Humphrey Cunningham and Rhoda M. Simmeral. He was born 1758 in York Co., South Carolina, and died 6 Mar 1783 in South Carolina. She married William Patterson 1784-1786. He was born 1758, and died 1794. She married James Holmes 1795-1799. He was born Abt 1760, and died 1807. She married James Craig Abt 1808. He was born Abt 1760, and died 1828.

Child of Ann Alexander and John Cunningham is:
  16   i. John Cunningham was born Jul 1783.

Children of Ann Alexander and William Patterson are:
  17   i. Rachel I. Patterson was born 1787. She married Unknown Montgomery. He was born 1782-1787.
  18   ii. Elizabeth A. Patterson was born 1789. She married Unknown Armstrong. He was born 1784-1789.
  19   iii. Arthur Patterson was born 1791.
  20   iv. Josiah Patterson was born 1793.

Child of Ann Alexander and James Holmes is:
+ 21   i. Sophronia Holmes was born 1800, and died 1835.

4. Thomas Alexander (Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 1770 in North Carolina, and died 14 Oct 1854 in Williamson Co., Tennessee. He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Davidson Abt 1788, daughter of William Davidson and Margaret McConnell. She was born 1 Jul 1772 in North Carolina, and died 1843 in Williamson Co., Tennessee.

Children of Thomas Alexander and Elizabeth "Betsy" Davidson are:
+ 22   i. William M. Alexander was born 1789 in North Carolina, and died in Graves Co., Kentucky.
+ 23   ii. Alfred Alexander was born 1791.
  24   iii. Rachel Alexander was born 1793. She married Middleton M. Wade 14 Jan 1824 in Williamson Co., Tennessee. He was born 1790.
  25   iv. Mariah Alexander was born 1795. She married James Bridges Aft 1812. He was born 1793.
+ 26   v. Margaret "Peggy" Alexander was born 1796, and died 1854.
  27   vi. Ruth Alexander was born 1798. She married William Kelly 29 Dec 1813 in Williamson Co., Tennessee. He was born 1795.
+ 28   vii. John Davidson Alexander was born 8 Feb 1800 in North Carolina, and died 5 Feb 1878 in Hardin Co., Tennessee.
  29   viii. Jane Alexander was born 1802. She married Benjamin Inman Abt 1819. He was born 1800.

5. Mary Alexander (Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 1778 in North Carolina, and died 1855 in Robertson Co., Tennessee. She married Robert Neill 14 Sep 1797 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He was born 1765, and died in Tennessee.

Child of Mary Alexander and Robert Neill is:
30   i. William Neill was born 1801, and died 1863 in Todd Co., Kentucky. He married Mary Unknown Abt 1821. She was born 1804.
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9. George C. Alexander (James Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 10 Sep 1790 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, and died 3 Oct 1880 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Foster 23 Jun 1818 in Asheville, North Carolina, daughter of Thomas Foster and Orra Sams. She was born 1800, and died 4 Jan 1884.

Child of George C. Alexander and Elizabeth Foster is:
  31   i. Sophronia Alexander was born 1820, and died 1899.

10. James Mitchell Alexander (James Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 22 May 1793, and died 11 Jan 1858 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He married Nancy Foster 8 Sep 1814, daughter of Thomas Foster and Orra Sams. She was born 1797, and died 14 Jan 1862.

Children of James Mitchell Alexander and Nancy Foster are:
+ 32   i. Harriet Elizabeth Alexander was born 28 Dec 1816, and died 22 Mar 1897 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina.
  33   ii. Alfred Alexander was born 1819, and died 1889. He married Susan Coffin Abt 1835. She was born 1818, and died 1870.
  34   iii. Mary E. Alexander was born 1821, and died 1861. She married J. S. Burnett Abt 1839. He was born 1820, and died 1903.
  35   iv. Orra Ann Alexander was born 1824. She married John Baxter Abt 1840. He was born 1819, and died 1886.
  36   v. Sarah M. Alexander was born 1827, and died 1871. She married Robert Love Abt 1845. He was born 1825.
  37   vi. Cathrine R. Alexander was born 1830, and died 1865. She married George W. Baxter Abt 1846. He was born 1824, and died 1854.

13. William Davidson Alexander (James Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 10 Dec 1800 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, and died 12 Nov 1872. He married Sarah Leah Burgeron 21 Apr 1825. She was born 12 Oct 1804, and died 18 Mar 1842.

Children of William Davidson Alexander and Sarah Leah Burgeron are:
  38   i. John Burgin Alexander was born 20 Jan 1826. He married Annie Ramseur. She was born 1826-1831. He married Elizabeth Sudger Abt 1848. She was born 1830.
  39   ii. Martha Alexander was born 1828. She married James Smith Aft 1850. He was born 1827.
+ 40   iii. Benjamin Julius Alexander was born 10 Jan 1831, and died 5 Dec 1907.
  41   iv. Harriet Alexander was born 17 Aug 1833, and died 13 Jun 1902. She married V. Shope Abt 1850. He was born 1830.
  42   v. Alburtus Newton Alexander was born 26 Dec 1835. He married Adine Davidson Abt 1855. She was born 1837.
  43   vi. Rhoda Alexander was born 12 Apr 1836, and died 1933. She married William Patton Abt 1854. He was born 1834.
  44   vii. Sophronia Alexander was born 1838. She married Joseph Neal Abt 1856. He was born 1836.
  45   viii. William R. Alexander was born 10 Oct 1840, and died 7 Mar 1923. He married Mary Gash 13 Dec 1867. She was born 1843.

14. Humphrey Newton Alexander (James Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 11 Jun 1803 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, and died 1881 in Asheville, North Carolina. He married Polly Ann Foster 26 Dec 1824 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, daughter of William Foster and Fannie Lucinda Ballew. She was born 6 Oct 1806, and died 1878.

Children of Humphrey Newton Alexander and Polly Ann Foster are:
  46   i. Julius "Jules" Alexander was born 1825 in North Carolina, and died in North Carolina.
  47   ii. James Alexander was born 1830 in North Carolina.
  48   iii. Harriet Emily Alexander was born 1836.
+ 49   iv. Henry Newton Alexander was born 27 Nov 1844 in Candler, North Carolina, and died 21 Dec 1929 in Enka, North Carolina.

21. Sophronia Holmes (Ann Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 1800, and died 1835. She married Pleasant L. Atkinson. He was born Abt 1800.

Child of Sophronia Holmes and Pleasant L. Atkinson is:
  50   i. Pleasant L. Atkinson was born Aft 1816.

22. William M. Alexander (Thomas Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 1789 in North Carolina, and died in Graves Co., Kentucky. He married Mary Inman 1 Jul 1822 in Davidson Co., Tennessee. She was born 1803 in Tennessee, and died in Graves Co., Kentucky.

Children of William M. Alexander and Mary Inman are:
  51   i. Elizabeth Alexander was born 1824.
  52   ii. Lazarus J. Alexander was born 1826, and died in Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  53   iii. Matilda Alexander was born 1831.
  54   iv. Emily Alexander was born 1832.
  55   v. Thomas Alexander was born 1835.
  56   vi. John Alexander was born 1841.

23. Alfred Alexander (Thomas Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 1791. He married Rebecca Kirby 27 Jan 1827 in Williamson Co., Tennessee. She was born 1793.

Child of Alfred Alexander and Rebecca Kirby is:
  57   i. William M. Alexander was born 1828.

26. Margaret "Peggy" Alexander (Thomas Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 1796, and died 1854. She married Spencer Hutchinson 26 Jul 1813 in Williamson Co., Tennessee. He was born 1793.

Child of Margaret "Peggy" Alexander and Spencer Hutchinson is:
  58   i. Thomas Hutchinson was born 1814.

28. John Davidson Alexander (Thomas Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 8 Feb 1800 in North Carolina, and died 5 Feb 1878 in Hardin Co., Tennessee. He married Charlotte Horton 7 Nov 1826 in Williamson Co., Tennessee. She was born 1812, and died 1863.

Children of John Davidson Alexander and Charlotte Horton are:
  59   i. Maria L. Alexander was born 1832.
  60   ii. Henry B. Alexander was born 1834.
  61   iii. James Madison Alexander was born 8 Feb 1838.
  62   iv. William P. Alexander was born 1840.
  63   v. Mary E. Alexander was born 1844.
  64   vi. Barkley Alexander was born 1847.
  65   vii. Harriet A. C. Alexander was born 1849.
  66   viii. Martha M. Alexander was born 1852.
  67   ix. Andrew J. Alexander was born 1856.
  68   x. Malissa M. Alexander was born 1858.

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32. Harriet Elizabeth Alexander (James Mitchell Alexander5, James Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 28 Dec 1816, and died 22 Mar 1897 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. She married Richard Sondley 17 Oct 1855. He was born 1800, and died 28 Jan 1858 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Child of Harriet Elizabeth Alexander and Richard Sondley is:
  69   i. Foster Alexander Sondley was born 13 Aug 1857 in Montrella, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, and died 1931.

40. Benjamin Julius Alexander (William Davidson Alexander5, James Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 10 Jan 1831, and died 5 Dec 1907. He married Martha Eliza Davidson 5 Apr 1860, daughter of Unknown Davidson and Sarah Foster. She was born 1840.

Children of Benjamin Julius Alexander and Martha Eliza Davidson are:
  70   i. Edwin Foster Alexander was born 2 Feb 1861.
  71   ii. Dellia Span Alexander was born 12 Nov 1864, and died 18 Jun 1921. She married Gilbert H. Morris 6 Feb 1895. He was born 5 May 1868.
  72   iii. Arthur Lee Alexander was born 27 Dec 1865, and died 7 Dec 1938. He married Otelia George 20 Nov 1897. She was born 1865-1870.
  73   iv. Sallie Leah Alexander was born 26 Jan 1869, and died 21 Nov 1936. She married John R. Baird 22 Dec 1892. He was born 1868.
  74   v. Alice May Alexander was born 25 May 1871. She married Gilbert H. Morris 11 Jul 1922. He was born 5 May 1868.
  75   vi. Kitty Baxter Alexander was born 7 Dec 1871, and died 6 Jun 1916.
  76   vii. William Cruser Alexander was born 8 Mar 1874, and died 24 Apr 1952. He married Ellamay Merrell 22 Dec 1898. She was born 1 May 1876, and died 20 Sep 1946.
  77   viii. Benjamin Julius Alexander was born 7 Feb 1876. He married Georgia Sorrells 23 Jan 1901. She was born 1880.

49. Henry Newton Alexander (Humphrey Newton Alexander5, James Alexander4, Rachael Davidson3, John Davidson2, William Davidson1) was born 27 Nov 1844 in Candler, North Carolina, and died 21 Dec 1929 in Enka, North Carolina. He married Samantha B. Veazey 7 Aug 1867 in Bladforn, Tennessee, daughter of William Bowling Veazey and Mary Ann Crowder. She was born 3 Dec 1848 in Henry Co., Tennessee, and died 1928 in Enka, North Carolina.

Children of Henry Newton Alexander and Samantha B. Veazey are:
+ 78   i. James Robert Alexander was born 23 Jul 1868, and died 7 Sep 1951.
+ 79   ii. William Clyde Alexander was born 7 May 1870, and died 10 Jan 1954.
+ 80   iii. Minnie Mae Alexander was born 10 Dec 1872 in Henry Co., Tennessee, and died 4 May 1973 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
+ 81   iv. Sidney Clifford Alexander was born 3 Aug 1875 in Sand Hill, North Carolina, and died 23 Feb 1963 in Franklin, Ohio.
+ 82   v. Walter Newton Alexander was born 12 Dec 1877 in Sand Hill, North Carolina, and died Jun 1962.
  83   vi. Wayne Edgar Alexander was born 24 Apr 1880 in Sand Hill, North Carolina, and died 1 Jan 1949. He married Addie Unknown Abt 1900. She was born 1882.
  84   vii. Kelly Emma Alexander was born 20 Mar 1883 in Sand Hill, North Carolina, and died 3 Dec 1955. She married Robert Eckles Abt 1900. He was born 1880.
  85   viii. Clarke Alexander was born 25 Dec 1886 in Sand Hill, North Carolina, and died 1890 in Sand Hill, North Carolina.
  86   ix. Alexander Alexander was born Sep 1888 in Sand Hill, North Carolina, and died Sep 1888 in Sand Hill, North Carolina.
+ 87   x. Lottie Lee Alexander was born 14 Jan 1890 in Sand Hill, North Carolina.

Group:
Descendants of immigrant John Davidson of DNA Family 001

Group:
Descendants of John, George, and Samuel Davidson of Beverley Manor, Virginia, and Iredell county, North Carolina

Humphrey married Rhoda Ervin Summerville on 29 Jun 1752 in Hanover Twp., Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Rhoda (daughter of James S. Summerville, Jr. and Margaret Ware) was born in Mar 1733 in Donegal, Ireland, UK; died on 12 Jan 1831 in Bedford County, Tennessee; was buried after 12 Jan 1831 in Couch Cemetery - Wartrace, Bedford County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Rhoda Ervin Simeral

Robert married Ann Fowke in 1722. Ann was born in 1690; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: John Davison
• Group: American Colonial Immigrants
• Group: Davidson 001 Family of Immigrant John Davidson
• Group: Davidson Direct Descendant
• Group: Davidson DNA Family 001
• Group: Davidson Head of Line Immigrant Ancestor
• Group: Immigrant Ancestors
• Group: Proven Davidson DNA Family 001
• Alt. Death: 1749, Davidson Creek, Anson County, North Carolina

Notes:

John and Jane Davidson with their children migrated first to Augusta County, Virginia, now Rockbridge County.  The first land surveyed for John was in Beverly Manor in May of 1738 on Christian Creek.  By June 5, 1739, he had bought 785 acres.  On February 18, 1747, he sold 485 acres of the Beverly Manor land and 350 acres of land on Buffalo Creek that runs into the upper portion of James River.  Jane had also signed these land sales when they took place.  Elizabeth and her sister Margaret and her brother John were all born while living there in Virginia.  Elizabeth had been baptized April 19, 1741, by Rev. John Craig at Tinkling Spring. She was the first of John and Jane's children to be born on American soil

After some eight to ten years in residence of Virginia, John moved into North Carolina with his family.  He chose land on Davidsons Creek, named for him.  It was located in the northwest corner of what is now Mecklenburg County and the southwest corner of present Iredell County, just a short distance north of present Charlotte. Centre Presbyterian Church was only a short distance to the south.

The first of the Granville lands surveyed in what was then Anson County, now Iredell County, was dated November 13, 1748.  The Granville surveyor was Charles Robertson for John McDowell on McDowell's Creek.  The second survey was for John Davidson on November 26, 1748.  John had the land titled jointly with his first born son, George Davidson.  This old practice of first born son getting sole title was still in practice from the medieval times.  It wouldn't change till America became free after the Revolution.  John made application for the land and moved onto it, and George has assisted as a chairman in the survey.  John never saw the completion of the paperwork, due to his untimely death.  The land on Davidson's Creek followed the creek southwest to join into the Catawba River.

Surveys for the Granville land in the area of Davidson's Creek area were made December 1, 1748, for John McConnell and then followed by other surveys for James Templeton, George Davidson, Samuel Baker, John Thompson, James and John McCullock, Moses White, John Reed, Benjamin Winsley, John McDowell, William Morrison, Hugh Lawson, John Parks, John Brevard, and Edward Givens.  These names will show up again in the history of the Davidsons and McLeans.

After only two years in the North Carolina lands John had died, leaving most of his estate to his son George.  After John's death, Jane, later on, married William Morrison and had her last child, William Morrison, Jr.  William Morrison helped Jane to close out inventory of John's last Virginia lands, for the aid of his new wife.  He was noted to be the present husband of the "said Jane Davidson."

Before moving on I'd like to list the children of John and Jane Davidson.

Col. George Davison born in 1728 in Ireland
Rachel Davidson born abt. 1730 in Ireland
Thomas Davidson born abt. 1733 in Ireland
Samuel Davidson born 1736 in Ireland, twin
Maj. William Davidson born 1736 in Ireland, twin
Elizabeth Davidson born 1741 in Virginia
Margaret Davidson born 1742 in Virginia
John (One Eyed) Davidson born 1744 in Virginia

http://www.tennkin.com/bios/johnandeph_bio.htm
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John Davidson was born in Ireland about 1709. Although we have suggested a parentage for him, this parentage is speculative. For most of his life, he seems to have spelled his name as "Davison"; however, he added the second "d" to make it Davidson when he entered land in North Carolina.

The first fairly concrete evidence of his existance is a proof of importation that was entered into the Orange County Virginia Order Book in 1740. This documents announces that John Davison and his wife Jane and sons George, Thomas, William, and Samuel had arrived in America in Philadelphia and had now migrated to the Virginia Colony to acquire land. This document places their arrival in America as sometime between 1737 and 1740 as the twins William and Samuel were born in 1737. The were looking to acquire land in the Tinkling Springs Beverly Plantation, near where the city of Stanton in Rockbridge county, VA is today. In 1840 it was part of Orange County. Then in became part of Augusta County in the 1740s; and later still Rockbridge County.

A key research understanding is that several other John Davidsons or John Davisons were in the same area at the same time. And all of them claim to be the John Davison referred to in this document. A key reason why it should be accepted for this John Davidson is that there is other evidence to document the existance of the sons and their birth order. In most other cases, they only have one son that they can document.

While John Davidson was in Tinkling Spring, he had three more children and they were baptised there and records exist of those ceremonies.

About 1748 inexpensive land was being made available by Lord Granville in northwestern North Carolina. John and his son George travelled there to claim some land. George served as a surveyor laying out a claim in what it now Iredell County. During the next year his family began selling the land in Virginia and moved to North Carolina.

Shortly after the move, John Davidson died. His wife Jane, with the help of William Morrison, a neighbor whom she married, sold off the remaining properties in Virginia by 1753. It is said that Jane had a son William by William Morrison. Evidence is unclear if the son is hers or it is his by a previous marriage.

However, her marriage to William Morrison has been the basis for a legend that is documented in many early histories of this family. The legend assumes that a Mister Morrison was her first husband and that he died in transit to America and that she married John Davidson afterwards. This would place the birth of the young William Morrison at about 1720. The William Morrison half-brother or step-brother who retained Tory sympathies during the War was obviously a young man - a man still raising a family about 1800.

John Davidson was buried on the family farm in North Carolina. Unfortunately, no marker exists. But his presence is felt in the large numbers of people who can point back and call him their ancestor.

THE LEGEND

According to family tradition, Mister Morrison was a young unmarried, Irish Protestant who became enamored of a young, unmarried Irish Catholic lady.  Her father, an ardent Catholic, opposed the marriage, and the young couple ran away, were married, and embarked for America.  Mister Morrison died on the way and his young widow reached Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a destitute condition.

John Davidson, a young bachelor, was an emigrant from Ireland to America on the same ship and there became acquainted with the Morrisons.  His sympathy was awakened in behalf of the young widow, especially, when on their arrival at Philadelphia, he learned of her necessitous condition.

He procured for her a home with a family of some of his friends and and advanced her some money to defray her expenses in the interval.  On returning to the city after several months, her learned that her family had refused her any aid and that she had given birth to a son of her marriage which was adding to her distress.  Again, he came to her relief, and eventually that ripened into affection.  They were married and raised a large family.

He raised his family in Pennsylvania, probably in Lancaster County. About 1750 the family moved to Rowan County, North Carolina in an area known as Center Church.  That area is now in Iredel County.
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George Franklin Davidson, son of Ephraim Davidson, grandson of Col. George Davidson, great-grandson of John Davidson, wrote a letter in 1840 that is one of the most important clues to the family ancestry.
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Irdele Co., N.C.  Sept. 20, 1840

Dear Cousin: -

     Since my return I have seen the letter you wrote to Father, making inquiries about the family of Davidsons, and he has attempted in some degree to answer them.  The oldest members of the family who came to this country were John and George Davidson.  George married a widow Simmeral and was the father of General Wm. Davidson, killed in Revolution, and another son who died a young man before that time.

     John was the father of Grandfather George D., and also 4 other sons, viz:  Thomas who lived and died near Charleston, S.C. –  William and Samuel (twins) both lived and died inn Buncombe (the latter was killed by Indians  -- the first was father of Col. Samuel Davidson who now lives in Buncombe on the same plantation)  -- the 4th brother was the one-eyed John D. who lived in Murry Co. Tenn  --  and a half brother, William Morrison, whose family went to Kentucky.

     Great G. Father John had three daughters, Rachel and Peggy who married John and David Alexander, some of whose descendents are now living in Buncombe and Tennessee  --  and Betty who married Ephraim McLean, and lived in Kentucky.

     G. G. Father and mother Reece died about 1800, the former, who first name was William, aged 100, the latter, name was Penelope Groner, aged 75.  Grandfather George Davidson was born in 1728, died in 1814; Grandmother born in 1731, died 1814.

     Our family emigrated from Rockbridge, Virginia about 1748.  G.G. father died about 2 years after. and was buried on his plantation.

     There are some of the particulars about which you wished to be informed and I expect are mostly correct.  I hope they will meet your wishes and enable you to effect your purpose.

     We are all well at present time, tho Father has recently had a dangerous spell of sickness.

     There is little news here.  I should be gratified to hear from you. Father sends his best wishes, etc.

Yours etc.

Geo. F. Davidson

Source: T. P. Davidson, Memphis, Tenn  (Copied July 3 1896)
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SAMUEL  and JOHN DAVISON, both acquired land in Beverley Manor, Orange (Augusta in 1745) County, VA on the same date in 1739. Both had children baptized at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church in the 1740's.

ORANGE CO., VA DEED BK. #3  1738-1744    4-5 June 1739. Pgs. 242-247.
Wm. Beverley, Gent. of Essex Co. to Samuel Davison of Orange Co., lease and release (consideration blank) 353A in Beverley Manner on the south fork of Shenandore river, corner to Capt. James Pattin. (Refer
to map of Beverley Manor).  Signed by Wm. Beverley, witnessed and proven by same three persons who witnessed deed to John Davison--(See below).
28 June 1739.

5 June 1739   Pgs. 237-242.
Wm Beverley of Essex Co., Gent. to John Davison  of Augusta Co. lease and release for 23 pd. 11 sh.
current money, 785A,  part of Manner of Beverley, at Christie's white oak. (Actually, John Christian's).

GEORGE and SAMUEL went in the 1760's as some records show, to Tryon Co., NC which became part of Mecklenburg and Lincoln Cos., NC and Camden Dist., SC. There was an ongoing border dispute between NC and SC and when it was settled, SAMUEL fell into York Co., Camden Dist., SC. Deeds to his land were recorded in Mecklenburg Co., NC and in York Co., SC. (Some abstracts listed below). SAMUEL'S home was only a few miles from King's Mtn. where an important victory over the British was fought. Sons, WILLIAM, JAMES, and BENJAMIN participated and were given Revolutionary grants in Western NC where they settled. SAMUEL remained in York Co. where he died in 1787.

Some Land Records of SAMUEL DAVIDSON,
Crown Grants, Wm. Tryon, Royal Governor, #871,  Bk. 18, Pg. 30l.

26 Sept 1766. SAMUEL DAVIDSON, 300A in Mecklenburg on both sides of Turkey Creek including mill seat, joining JAMES BRYSON'S.

Crown Grants, Gov. Tryon, Royal Governor. Patent Bk. 23, Pg. 43.

26 Apr 1767.   SAMUEL DAVIDSON, 35A in Mecklenburg on Bullock's Creek joining Curtis Caldwell, Wright's line, Moore's beginning, (a point), nearly with Stephenson's line and the foot of a mountain.

Sources:
1. Camden Dist., SC Wills & /Administrations, 1781-1787. (SAMUEL)
2. "The McConnell Families" by Benjamin McConnell.  (JAMES)
3. Cemetery Records of Morgan Co., TN. (WILLIAM)
4. Methodist Bishop Asbury's journal entry of 13 Nov 1800, also another dated 7 Nov 1802. (BENJAMIN)       5. DAR Records and History of the Gullick Family. (BENJAMIN)
6. Camden Dist., SC Wills & Admin. dated 1 Jan 1788 show advances made to widow (not named) & to JOHN
GULLICK  in the right of his wife, REBEKAH &  to WILLIAM DAVIDSON.
7. " Roster of Soldiers & Patriots Buried in TN." (WILLIAM)

8. Tombstones of BENJAMIN & ANN in Davidson River Cemetery, Boilstown
Twp., Transylvania Co., NC:
  BENJAMIN DAVIDSON                 A. D.
NC Troops Rev. War     D. 1833  Aged 85
(No dates shown)                        (Handcarved stone)

Robert Winslow Davidson
mrbdavis@swbell.net
3 June 2000

Birth:
I know of no reliable source for when he was born. The only marker that we have on his age is that his first known son George was born in 1728. If you assume that he married about 1726, then you can estimate that he was born about 1700. Most likely he was born between 1695 and 1705.

We know that he came to America from Ireland based on the 1740 Import Certificate filed on Orange County, VA. However, we can only assume that he was born in Ireland. It is also possible that he was born in Scotland or even northern England before going to Ireland.

I think it is telling that his family spelled their name as Davison as that seems to be more common amongst Scots born in the North English counties. And as we believe that he was a Presbyterian, we know he was ethnically Scottish.

Group:
Immigrants from the UK who came to United States or Canada before the Revolutionary War

Group:
Descendants of immigrant John Davidson of DNA Family 001

Group:
Direct Descendant of any immigrant Davidson

Group:
Descendants of John, George, and Samuel Davidson of Beverley Manor, Virginia, and Iredell county, North Carolina

Group:
Davidson Immigrant Ancestors who are designated as the Head of a Family Line

Group:
Immigrant Ancestors

Group:
Proven as a descendant of DNA Family 001 by YDNA test of a direct descendant

John married Jane Tucker about 1728 in Ireland. Jane was born about 1712 in Ireland; died in Unknown in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Jane [--?--]
• Group: American Colonial Immigrants
• Group: Immigrant Ancestors

Notes:

According to some Morrison family data that has not been corraborated by documentation, Jane Tucker married John Davidson in Ireland and began raising a family. About 1737, they came to America landing in Philadelphia and first settling in Beverly Manor, Augusta Co., VA. About 1748, John Davidson and son George went to North Carolina to survey for new land in what is now Iredell County. Within a year, John Davidson was dead, and his wife remarried to a William Morrison.

The Legend

There is a tale that has been documented that does not have any basis in known fact.

According to family tradition, Margaret - a young, unmarried Irish Catholic girl, became enamored to a Mister Morrison, a young unmarried, Irish Protestant.  Her father, an ardent Catholic, opposed the marriage, and the young couple ran away, were married, and embarked for America. Mister Morrison died on the way and his young widow reached Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a destitute condition.

On board, they were befriended by John Davidson, a young batchelor, who was also emigrating to America from Ireland on the same ship.  His sympathy was awakened in behalf of the young widow, especially, when on their arrival at Philadelphia, he learned of her necessitous condition.

He procured for her a home with a family of some of his friends and and advanced her some money to defray her expenses in the interval.  On returning to the city after several months, he learned that her family had refused her any aid and that she had given birth to a son of her marriage which was adding to her distress.  Again, he came to her relief, and eventually that ripened into affection.  They were married and raised a family.

Group:
Immigrants from the UK who came to United States or Canada before the Revolutionary War

Group:
Immigrant Ancestors

John married Miss [--?--]. Miss died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Immigrant Ancestors

Notes:

James and Margaret decided to immigrate to American in 1735. They left their daughter, Rhoda, in the care of her aunt who helped to raise her. James and Margaret boarded a 500 passenger ship. After traveling to an island in the West Indies, the captain of the ship put off the entire group and gave them a few days rations. He claimed he had to go off to a point, then he would return to the island, take them on board, and bring them to Boston. The ship sailed off with their goods and never returned. They ran out of provisions and 450 of them perished before they were found. Margaret was the only one to survive and she was pregnant with James's son. The survivors were brought to Boston. In the course of time, Margaret married a Mr. Davidson. To that union one son was born, William.

Group:
Immigrant Ancestors

Died:
He died at sea in the West Indies.

James married Margaret Ware about 1730 in Ireland. Margaret was born between 1712 and 1718 in Donegal, Ireland, UK; died after 1765 in Rowan County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: American Colonial Immigrants
• Group: Immigrant Ancestors

Notes:

Margaret Ware (or Wear) married a Mr. Summerville (or Somerville) and after his death, she married George Davidson.

Group:
Immigrants from the UK who came to United States or Canada before the Revolutionary War

Group:
Immigrant Ancestors