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W. H. ALEXANDER W.H. ALEXANDER, farmer; P.O. Troy. W. H. Alexander is a direct descendant of one of early settlers, and was born in Troy Aug 6, 1843; he was the second son of his father's second wife, Margaret Stonaker; his early life was spent upon the farm, near Troy, and he acquired a taste for agricultural pursuits. He obtained a good education during his younger years, of which he may well be proud. At the first call for troops, on the breaking out of the rebellion, he was one of the first to respond, and enlis ted as a private in Co. H, 11th O.V.I., Capt. Drury commanding; three years and three months were spent in the service, during which time he participated in the battles of Cotton Mountain, Big Sewell, Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Snake Gap, Rocky Face and Resaca. He was wounded only once during these engagements, which was at the battle of Chickamauga. Mr. Alexander was an excellent soldier, served his country well in her hour of need, and was honorab ly discharged at Camp Dennison June 20, 1864. An attachment had previously existed between himself and Miss Eliza Boone, and, during a visit home on furlough, he was married March 16, 1862; seven children were born to them, six daughters and one son; th e two first, Allie and Lillie May, were twins, born May 6, 1865; Isaac G., born Dec. 16, 1868; Carrie, born Sept. 4, 1869; Mary, March 4, 1872; Luella, born Aug 4, 1874; Eva Irene, born Dec. 8, 1876; all are living. Mr. A. resides upon the "John Peck" farm, the property of his father-in-law, Mr. Boone, he has always been a successful farmer, has prospered greatly, and will surely become one of our wealthy farmers. His wife died May 5, 1879; this was a sad blow to Mr.A., but, as death comes to all, we should be ever ready. He is a generous provider, and is surrounded by all the comforts of life. Return to the Biography Index Copyright © 1999 by Computerized Heritage
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