Harrison County Iowa Genealogy

HISTORY OF HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA, 1891
BIOGRAPHIES
Page 287
BENJAMIN F. ALEXANDER

Benjamin F. ALEXANDER, a farmer living on section 14, of Clay Township, came to Harrison County, in the spring of 1869, and settled on the farm he now occupies, his mother coming with him. He bought eighty acres, and his mother bought forty acres; the house was built on her land. Mr. ALEXANDER lived with his mother until 1880. In 1874 he built a frame house upon his own land, and his farm now consists of 100 acres.

He was born in Tipton County, Indiana, 15 February 1849. His parents were John M, and Nancy J. ALEXANDER. The former was a native of Kentucky, while the latter was born in Ohio. The father died in 1865, and his good wife, the mother of our subject, died 25 November 1887, at the age of 76 years, eleven months, and fourteen days. The mother and son remained in Indiana until 1869, when they came to this county.

Mr ALEXANDER was united in marriage in Harrison County, Iowa on 27 March 1875 to Miss Mary J. RITCHISON, the daughter of Abraham and Sarah (GILMORE) RITCHISON. Our subject and his wife are the parents of 6 children; Willie (deceased), Jack, Alice (deceased), Leonard, Grace, and Alvey.
Mrs. ALEXANDER was born in Clay Township, Harrison County, Iowa on 23 September 1859 and remained at home with her parents until married.

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