House of Alexander

Dear Sarah,

My goodness, your note has me feeling both thrilled - and in total awe of your research. I’ve been searching for Joseph Alexander’s ancestors for over thirteen years! The fact that you have information indicating Joseph is James Jr.’s son & James Sr.’s grandson is simply amazing.  Your theory makes perfect sense, since Joseph’s DNA shares a common ancestor with Hugh.  Yes,  Sarah, I look forward to receiving copies of the paperwork that led you to your conclusions.  I found James listed in some Bedford County censuses. But, after combing through my notes, that’s the only possible clue I have found.

Wayne Alexander is also sending me a package of information.  This is so exciting. I look forward to combing through the clues, and learning even more by reading your well praised book.  It’s nice to have discovered fellow Alexander cousins.

Gratefully,

Regina

Hi Sarah.

Thanks for sending me this 1810 Rutherford County, Tennessee Census Pg 19.  I would still be confused, were it not for your explaining and illustrating things in such detail. I can better see how these families were intertwined. Up until now, I hadn’t realized that Bedford was formed from Rutherford. This all makes much more sense now.  Also, I wasn’t aware of how families nearly forgot about their own members, once they migrated far away. Although it makes sense given how hard it was to communicate back then.

Thanks again for your thoughtfulness. :-D  I can’t wait to read your book which is reroute. Btw, two Freeman brothers who married two Alexander sisters followed Joseph’s same route. And per chance, James Alexander in the 1810 Rutherford TN census you sent me is living near a Freeman.  Very interesting.

Warm regards,
Regina