Husband Cyrus T. Alexander 1 2 3
Born: 10 Sep 1836 - Mifflin Co, PA 1 2 3
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Died: Abt 1885
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Father: James Alexander (1793-1850) 3 4 5
Mother: Ann Lewis (1799-Aft 1875) 1 2 3
Marriage: Oct 1858 3 6
Wife Margaret Potter 3 6
Born: 8 May 1837 - near Boalsburg, Harris Twp, Centre Co, PA 3
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Died: Aft 1898
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Father: Samuel Potter ( -Bet 1883/1898) 7
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1 F Roberta T. Alexander 3 6
Born: 15 Sep 1859 3 6
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Spouse: H. S. Yarrington ( -Bef 1898) 3
2 M James W. Alexander 6 8
Born: 24 Aug 1864 6 8
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General Notes: Husband - Cyrus T. Alexander
He was educated at Dickinson Seminary, and graduated from that institution in 1853. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar of Centre County, Pennsylvania, in August, 1859, and thereafter was engaged in the active practice of the legal profession, eleven years as law partner of Hon. J. H. Orvis, (who was later a law judge of the Twenty-fifth District), and later was senior partner of the law firm of Alexander & Bower, of Bellefonte. During part of the years 1861 and 1862 Mr. Alexander was part owner of the Democratic Watchman, and edited its columns. In 1864-65, Mr. Alexander represented Centre County in the House of Representatives at Harrisburg, and in November, 1878, was elected to the Senate for four years.
He was educated at Dickinson Seminary, graduating in 1853. In August, 1859, he was admitted to the Bar of Centre County, Pennsylvania, and locating at Bellefonte, began a successful professional career. For eleven years he was in partnership with Hon. J. H. Orvis (later a judge of the 25th District), and afterward Mr. Alexander became the senior member of the well-known firm of Alexander & Bower. Mr. Alexander was pre-eminent among his professional brethren for his ability in dealing with the vexatious problems arising in connection with overlapping surveys under the land grants in the state. Always a close student, a remarkable memory made his researches in any chosen branch a permanent possession. He was an ardent Democrat, and in 1861 and 1862 he became part owner of the Democratic Watchman, which he edited during that time in addition to his other duties. His abilities gave him prominence in political circles also, and in 1864-65 he was elected on the Democratic ticket to represent Centre County in the State Legislature. In November, 1878, he was elected to the State Senate, and served four years with distinction. As a business man he displayed the same remarkable energy and sagacity which brought him success in other lines, and in 1868 he and his brother, J. R. Alexander, purchased about 200 acres of land lying north from Buffalo Run creek to the gap between Milesburg and Bellefonte. Here they developed the finest limekilns in the state, which they continued, in connection with a coal business, under the firm name of J. R. & C. T. Alexander. In 1880 they opened the first implement and seed store ever established at Bellefonte, and conducted it until January 1, 1885, when they leased the plant to McCalmont & Co., and withdrew. About the same time C. T. Alexander contracted a severe cold which settled in his throat, and this, in spite of the best medical treatment, resulted in his death. [CBRCP-CCJC, 445]