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Facts and Events
Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley's:
- Vol. 2 - John Sinclair vs. Alexander--O. S. 324; N. S. 116--Bill, March, 1808. Gerrard Alexander, son of Robert Alexander, Sr., acquired 100 acres in now Jefferson County from John Harding, and on 11th November, 1752, obtained patent from Fairfax for 340 acres. And on 1st September, 1753, Gerrard obtained patent from Fairfax for 863 acres. Garrard obtained act of Assembly to dock entail upon him by his father of tract in Fairfax and to settle in lieu thereof the 863 acres. Gerrard died, testate, 9th August, 1760, eldest son Robert. Gerrard, Jr., in 1778 conveyed to Alexander Henderson, who conveyed to orator in 1796. Defendants are, viz: Gerrard Alexander, Ashton Alexander; Elizabeth Lee, wife of Thos. Lee, deceased; Griffin Stith and Mary, his wife; ____ Washington, Sarah, his wife; Jane and Sidney Alexander, children and representatives of Gerrard Alexander, deceased, who was son of Gerrard Alexander. Will of Robert Alexander dated 28th April, 1735, of Stafford County. Wife, Anne; daughter, Ann Hooe; son, John; daughter, Parthenia Massie; son, Gerrard, island in Prince William called Hornes (Holmes's); daughter, Sarah Alexander, under 16, land adjoining Parthenia Massey. Test, Richard Todd, Jethro and Sarah Bunsplatt. Proved in Stafford County, 13th April, 1736. Act docking entail, 8th December, 1753. Signed by John Randolph, C. H. B(urgesses), John Robinson, speaker; Robt. Dinwiddie. Special verdict says Gerard died September, 1761, leaving heir-at-law Robert Alexander, who died, testate, will dated 9th January, 1793. Will of Robert Alexander of Fairfax. Wife, Margamme (Maryamne); sons, Robert, Walter. Land devised to testator by his brother George, who was entitled to land for services in Revolution. Lot near Georgetown that came by his wife. Sister Anne's children. Dated 9th January, 1793. Codicil, brother George had a child by Mary Robinson, who is poor and unprovided for. Dated 28th January, 1793. Recorded in Fairfax, 18th February, 1793. Special verdict says Robert died 10th January, 1793. Gerrard Alexander's will is dated 9th August, 1760. Will of Gerrard Alexander of Fairfax dated 9th August, 1760. Wife, Mary; sons, Robert, Philip, George, Gerrard; daughters, Nancy, Mary Anne. Recorded in Fairfax, 16th September, 1761.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Find A Grave.
Gerard Alexander
Birth: 1712
Stafford County
Virginia, USA
Death: 1761
Fairfax County
Virginia, USA
Gerard Alexander is a member of the Caledon, Alexandria Alexanders of Virginia.
Gerard Alexander, Sr. was born about 1712 in Stafford County, Virginia to Major Robert Alexander, Jr. and Anne Fowke. He was probably named for his grandfather, Colonel Gerard Fowke, Jr. He is the great grandson of Captain John Alexander, the immigrant.
About 1734, Gerard married Mary Dent from Charles County, Maryland. They had at least six children.
Gerard Alexander owned thousands of acres of land (some surveyed by George Washington) in Virginia including land in Frederic, Fairfax, and Loudon Counties. He represented Fairfax County in the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1752-1755. In December of 1755, George Washington desired to fill the position vacated by Gerard Alexander but failed in his bid. Various members of the Alexander family are mentioned in the George Washington papers.
Gerard died in 1761. His will was proved in Fairfax County, Virginia on 16 Sep 1761, and names his wife Mary and children Nancy, Robert, Phillip, George Dent, Gerard Jr., and Mary Ann.
It is said that 5 Generations of Alexanders were buried at the Alexander Cemetery in King George, Virginia. Family believes that Gerard was one of those Alexanders buried here.
Thanks to Lee Ann for providing this information.
Family links:
Parents:
Robert Alexander (1688 - 1735)
Ann Fowke Alexander (1689 - 1739)
Children:
Robert Alexander (1740 - 1793)*
Sibling:
John Alexander (1711 - 1763)*
Gerard Alexander (1712 - 1761)
*Calculated relationship
https://old.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=179185432
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