Alexander Worth McAlister, insurance executive and longtime member of the state welfare board, was born in Asheboro, the son of Alexander Carey and Adelaide Worth McAlister. On his father's side, he was a descendant of Scottish settlers; his grandfather, Colonel Alexander McAlister, had served in the American Revolution. On his maternal side, the Worths were Quakers who had descended from John Havland, a Nantucket whaler. His great-grandfather was the brother of Governor Jonathan Worth.
On 11 Apr. 1894, he married Sarah Reid Little, the daughter of Colonel Frank Little of Richmond County. They had six children: Frank Little; James Worth; Lacy Little; Jean Colvin; Alexander Worth, Jr; and Flax Reid.
Although 84 years old, McAlister died unexpectedly. He was buried in Green Hill Cemetery after a funeral at the family home.
Source: Thomas S. Morgan, 1991
On 11 Apr. 1894, he married Sarah Reid Little, the daughter of Colonel Frank Little of Richmond County. They had six children: Frank Little; James Worth; Lacy Little; Jean Colvin; Alexander Worth, Jr; and Flax Reid.
Although 84 years old, McAlister died unexpectedly. He was buried in Green Hill Cemetery after a funeral at the family home.
Source: Thomas S. Morgan, 1991
Alexander Worth McAlister, insurance executive and longtime member of the state welfare board, was born in Asheboro, the son of Alexander Carey and Adelaide Worth McAlister. On his father's side, he was a descendant of Scottish settlers; his grandfather, Colonel Alexander McAlister, had served in the American Revolution. On his maternal side, the Worths were Quakers who had descended from John Havland, a Nantucket whaler. His great-grandfather was the brother of Governor Jonathan Worth.
On 11 Apr. 1894, he married Sarah Reid Little, the daughter of Colonel Frank Little of Richmond County. They had six children: Frank Little; James Worth; Lacy Little; Jean Colvin; Alexander Worth, Jr; and Flax Reid.
Although 84 years old, McAlister died unexpectedly. He was buried in Green Hill Cemetery after a funeral at the family home.
Source: Thomas S. Morgan, 1991
On 11 Apr. 1894, he married Sarah Reid Little, the daughter of Colonel Frank Little of Richmond County. They had six children: Frank Little; James Worth; Lacy Little; Jean Colvin; Alexander Worth, Jr; and Flax Reid.
Although 84 years old, McAlister died unexpectedly. He was buried in Green Hill Cemetery after a funeral at the family home.
Source: Thomas S. Morgan, 1991
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