Daily Illinois State Journal, 22 Aug. 1876, page 1
Mr. William Herbert Alexander and his sister Margaret Alexander Schildein replaced the tombstone because it had fallen over and cracked in the 1970's. Also buried in Oak Ridge cemetery plot is first wife, Mary Eveline Lacey Alexander, and little daughter Carrie who died of Croup at age 3. Carrie was born of the union of 2nd wife, Katherine B. Hill Alexander and William Alexander. William Alexander was the Father of 8 children.
Daily Illinois State Journal, 22 Aug. 1876, page 1
Mr. William Herbert Alexander and his sister Margaret Alexander Schildein replaced the tombstone because it had fallen over and cracked in the 1970's. Also buried in Oak Ridge cemetery plot is first wife, Mary Eveline Lacey Alexander, and little daughter Carrie who died of Croup at age 3. Carrie was born of the union of 2nd wife, Katherine B. Hill Alexander and William Alexander. William Alexander was the Father of 8 children.
Inscription
William Alexander June 12, 1826 - Aug. 21, 1876
Gravesite Details
Original headstone was buried in compost and replaced by a granite tombstone for easy read and find.
Family Members
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Sarah S. Alexander Cantrall
1820–1905
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Rev James Howard Alexander
1822–1893
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Hanah H Alexander Killgore
1824–1855
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Asa C. Alexander
1829–1895
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Margaret Canterbury Alexander Martin
1829–1887
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PVT George G. Alexander
1831–1863
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John S. Alexander Jr
1833–1905
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Samuel C Alexander
1838–1904
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Mary Jane Alexander Resburg
1840–1910
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