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     Martha E. Alexander was also known as "Mattie". She was born in June 1864 at Pioneer Twp., Cedar Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of James Charles Alexander and Susan Smyth. Martha E. Alexander married William Cook on 30 December 1891 at Linn Co., IA. Martha E. Alexander died in 1938 at Ames, Story Co., IA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Martha Alexander was the daughter and youngest of six children of James Charles and Susan (Smyth) Alexander. Her father died while she was young in Pioneer, Cedar County.
Father's Birthplace New York
Mother's Birthplace Ireland

She married to William Henry Cook on Dec. 30, 1891 in Mount Vernon. He was the son of Arthur W. and Martha S. (Owsley) Cook. After living a short time in Charles City the family moved to Webster City.

During their 36 years in Webster City, Mr. Cook was in the music business and was active in promoting artist concerts in the city. When his health failed in 1931. Mr. and Mrs. Cook moved to Ames to be with their daughter, Rosalind, who is an instructor in the music department at Iowa State college.

She was buried in 1938 at Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #183963763.

     Mary A. Alexander was born in December 1878 at Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Jeremiah Smyth Alexander and Anna Giffin.¹

     Mary Ann Alexander was born in June 1825 at Burke Co., NC.¹ She was the daughter of William Alexander and Sophia Erwin. Mary Ann Alexander married Jacob A. DeVault, son of Jacob Davault and Rachel Dorothy Kitzmiller, on 21 July 1852. Mary Ann Alexander died on 24 May 1900 at Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, at age 74. She was buried in May 1900 at Glen Alpine Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC.

     Mary Jane Alexander married William Anthony Cain.

     Maude U. Alexander was born in October 1894 at Ohio.¹ She married John W. Ryan on 24 December 1913 at Adams Co., OH. Maude U. Alexander died on 15 May 1945 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 50. She was buried in May 1945 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #115416204.

     Maude Ulela Alexander was born on 4 October 1894 at Seaman, Adams Co., OH.¹ She married John William Ryan on 24 December 1913 at Adams Co., OH. Maude Ulela Alexander died on 14 May 1945 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 50. She was buried in May 1954 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #115416204.

     Robert Alexander was born in 1803 at Donaghedy Parish, County Tyrone, Ireland.¹ He married Nancy Smyth, daughter of Jeremiah Smyth and Nancy Ann McElhenny, in 1830 at Ireland. Robert Alexander died on 30 August 1884 at Mt. Vernon, County Tyrone, IA. He was buried in September 1884 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #142292667.

     Robert Gardner Alexander was born on 19 May 1949. He was the son of Dr. Charles Kohl Alexander and Jean Gardner. Robert Gardner Alexander died on 28 August 2013 at age 64. He was buried in 2013 at Garden Bluff Cemetery, Lodi, Columbia Co., WI, Findagrave #235477623.

     Robert J. Alexander was born in September 1887 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Robert John Alexander and Mary Gamble.¹ Occupation: Wholesale cigar salesman in 1920 at Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY.²

     Robert James Alexander was born on 18 July 1852 at Linn or Cedar Co., IA.¹ He was the son of James Charles Alexander and Susan Smyth. Occupation: Merchant in 1880 at Waukon, Allamakee Co., IA.² Robert James Alexander married Carrie L. Hayward on 27 June 1883 at Waukon, Allamakee Co., IA, Four children born, two living as of 1900 census.³ Robert James Alexander died on 15 August 1938 at Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI, at age 86. He was buried in August 1938 at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee Co., IA, Findagrave #5769970.

     Robert John Alexander was born in October 1849 at Linn Co., IA.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Alexander and Nancy Smyth. Robert John Alexander married Mary Gamble, daughter of Joseph Gamble and Mary Edgar, circa 1876, ten children born, seven living as of 1900 census.²

     Robert Lee Alexander was born in 1919. He married Thelma Lucille Gardner, daughter of Ellis Rupert Gardner and Clara Esther Potter. Robert Lee Alexander died in 2000.

     Ruth Alexander was born on 17 March 1895 at Waukon, Allamakee Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert James Alexander and Carrie L. Hayward.¹ Ruth Alexander married Forrest Wilson Edwards on 19 February 1915 at Waukon, Allamakee Co., IA. Ruth Alexander died on 18 December 1988 at La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, at age 93.

     Susan Alexander was born in August 1884 at Waukon, Allamakee Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert James Alexander and Carrie L. Hayward.¹ Susan Alexander married Buell Hancock Keeler on 22 December 1909 at Waukon, Allamakee Co., IA. Susan Alexander died on 16 June 1978 at Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 93.

     Susan Alexander was born circa 1879 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert John Alexander and Mary Gamble.¹ Susan Alexander died before June 1900 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.

     Susan M. Alexander was born circa 1845 at Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Alexander and Nancy Smyth.
Note: Did not marry.

     Tod S. Alexander was born in March 1877 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah Smyth Alexander and Anna Giffin.¹

     Vivian Alexander was also known as "Doo Doo". She was born on 7 June 1905 at Ohio.¹ She married Gordon Thad Underwood, son of Jesse Leo Underwood and Letitia Ronney Gordon, circa 1928 at Fayette Co. (probably), OH.¹ Vivian Alexander died on 17 September 1996 at Fayette Co., OH, at age 91 Dates per SSDI, last residence Washington Court House.

     William Alexander married Sophia Erwin.

     William G. Alexander was born in October 1885 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Robert John Alexander and Mary Gamble.¹

     William J. Alexander was born on 16 October 1854 at Linn or Cedar Co., IA, per headstone inscription, or 1856 per 1900 census.¹ He was the son of James Charles Alexander and Susan Smyth. Occupation: Farmer in 1880 at Lisbon, Linn Co., IA.² William J. Alexander married Frances A. Curtis on 22 April 1880 at Linn Co., IA, no children as of 1900 census.² William J. Alexander died on 12 August 1909 at age 54. He was buried in August 1909 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #142169645.

     Amney Sedgewick Alford married Morris Danford.

     Augusta Jordan Alger was born on 4 June 1919.¹ She was the daughter of Philip Langdon Alger and Catharine E. Jackson.²

     Catharine Jackson Alger was born on 5 March 1925.¹ She was the daughter of Philip Langdon Alger and Catharine E. Jackson.²

     Eliza Jane Alger was born circa 1830 at Indiana.¹ She married John Richardson on 2 January 1848 at Fayette Co., IN.¹

     Linn O. Alger was born on 21 December 1897 at Washington; son of James O. and Trena Rasmine (Rasmussen) Alger. He married Helen C. Price, daughter of Truman Oliver Price and Nellie Mae Smith; after Helen's death, Linn remarried to Mildred J. Litch in 1921. Linn O. Alger died on 28 December 1983 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., WA, at age 86. He was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce Co., WA, Findagrave #207616422.

     Philip Langdon Alger was the son of Philip Rounceville Alger and Louise Taylor.^1,2 Philip Langdon Alger married Catharine E. Jackson, daughter of Dugald Caleb Jackson and Mabel A. Foss.¹ Occupation: Electrical Engineer, General Electric Co. in 1926 at Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY.¹

     Philip Langdon Alger was born on 1 August 1922.¹ He was the son of Philip Langdon Alger and Catharine E. Jackson.²

     Philip Rounceville Alger married Louise Taylor.¹