Descendants of William Alexander

Generation No. 1

        1.  William¹ Alexander  He md Kitty Gordon. 

Child of William Alexander and Kitty Gordon is:

+      2                 i.    Ivan Lawrence² Alexander, Sr, born 15 Oct 1815 in Law Co, SC

Generation No. 2

        2.  Ivan Lawrence² Alexander, Sr (William¹) was born 15 Oct 1815 in Law Co, SC, and died 4 Dec 1888 in Henry Co, TN. He md Catherine Cox 5 Aug 1821 in TN.  She was born 8 May 1821 in Tn, and died 12 Sep 1912 in Henry Co, TN. Both are buried in Alexander Cem, Henry Co, TN

Children of Ivan Alexander and Catherine Cox are:

+      3                 i.    Melville Bruce³ Alexander, born 20 Jan 1840 in Henry Co, TN

        4                ii.    William Perry Alexander, born 29 Jan 1842 in Henry Co, TN.

+      5               iii.    Margaret A Alexander, born 23 Sep 1843 in Henry Co, TN

        6               iv.    Ivan Lawrence Alexander, Jr, born Abt. 1846 in Henry Co, TN.

        7                v.    Julianna Alexander, born Abt. 1848 in Henry Co, TN.

        8               vi.    Lewis Cass Alexander, born 14 Jan 1850 in Henry Co, TN.

+      9              vii.    Edwin P. Alexander, born 9 Nov 1852 in Henry Co, TN

        10           viii.    Matilda C Alexander, born Abt. 1856 in Henry Co, TN.

        11              ix.    Louisa L Alexander, born Abt. 1858 in Henry Co, TN.

        12               x.    Susan M Alexander, born Abt. 1860 in Henry Co, TN.

+      13              xi.    Martha Susan "Sudie" Alexander, born 27 Mar 1860 in Henry Co, Paris TN

        14             xii.    Arthur W Alexander, born Abt. 1863 in Henry Co, TN.

        15            xiii.    Alice D Alexander, born Abt. 1866 in Henry Co, TN.

Generation No. 3

        3.  Melville Bruce³ Alexander (Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 20 Jan 1840 in Henry Co, TN, and died 27 Nov 1913 in Weakley Co, TN. He md (1) Angeline Janes 21 Dec 1862 in Henry Co, TN.  She was born Abt. 1843 in Henry Co, TN, and died in Henry Co, TN. He md (2) Sallie Stewart Abt. 1879 in Henry Co, TN.  She was born 17 Sep 1853 in TN, and died 10 Dec 1933 in Weakley Co, TN.

Children of Melville Alexander and Angeline Janes are:

+      16               i.    Hilborn Hugh⁴ Alexander, born Abt. 1863 in Henry Co, TN.

        17              ii.    Anna C Alexander, born Abt. 1866 in Henry Co, TN.

        18             iii.    Leslie D Alexader, born Abt. 1870 in Henry Co, TN.

        19             iv.    Eula E Alexander, born Abt. 1876 in Henry Co, TN.

        20              v.    Ivan Lawrence Alexander III, born Abt. 1868 in Henry Co, TN.

        21             vi.    Mattie Alexander, born Abt. 1874 in Henry Co, TN.

Children of Melville Alexander and Sallie Stewart are:

        22               i.    Quitman⁴ Alexander, born Nov 1892 in Henry Co, TN.

        23              ii.    Clark Alexander, born Dec 1892 in Henry Co, TN.

        24             iii.    Minnie Alexander, born May 1896 in Henry Co, TN.

        25             iv.    Quitman Alexander, born Nov 1885 in Henry Co, TN.

        5.  Margaret A³ Alexander (Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 23 Sep 1843 in Henry Co, TN, and died 3 Feb 1915.  She married Pleasant James Diggs.  He was born 10 Nov 1833 in Henry Co, TN, and died 23 Jun 1914 in Henry Co, TN. Both are buried in Johnson Chapel Cem, Henry Co, TN

Children of Margaret Alexander and Pleasant Diggs are:

        26               i.    Mary C⁴ Diggs, born 27 Mar 1865; died 18 Aug 1893. Burial: Olive Branch Cem, Henry Co, TN

+      27              ii.    Margaret Caldwell 'Maggie' Diggs, born 30 Apr 1868 in Henry Co, TN.

        28             iii.    Carrie E Diggs, born 9 Sep 1869; died 20 Jan 1874. Burial: Olive Branch Cem, Henry Co, TN

        29             iv.    Little Sis Diggs, born 9 Feb 1871; died 9 May 1871. Burial: Olive Branch Cem, Henry Co, TN

        30              v.    Jimmie Diggs, born 22 Mar 1872; died 19 Jun 1876. Burial: Olive Branch Cem, Henry Co, TN

        31             vi.    Carrie Beulah Diggs, born 26 Feb 1874; died 7 Sep 1882. Burial: Olive Branch Cem, Henry Co, TN

        32            vii.    Ernest Lawrence Diggs, born 3 Dec 1875 in TN; died 21 Apr 1963 in HCGH, Henry Co, Paris, TN. He md Bera Newberry; born 14 Nov 1884. Both are buried in Johnson Chapel Cem, Henry Co, TN

+      33           viii.    Benjamin Franklin Diggs, born 31 Jan 1878 in Henry Co, TN

        34              ix.    Harris Diggs, born 25 Aug 1884; died 14 Oct 1896. Burial: Olive Branch Cem, Henry Co, TN

        9.  Edwin P.³ Alexander (Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 9 Nov 1852 in Henry Co, TN, and died 21 Dec 1930 in Henry Co, TN. He md (1) Margaret Alice 'Maggie' Jenkins, daughter of James Jenkins and Margaret Davis. She was born 29 Mar 1874 in Henry Co, TN, and died 30 Nov 1947 in Henry Co, TN.  He md (2) Mollie F. She was born 1853, and died 1897. All are buried in Oak Hill Cem, Henry Co, TN

Children of Edwin Alexander and Margaret Jenkins are:

+      35               i.    Catherine⁴ Alexander, born 23 Sep 1904 in Henry Co, TN

        36              ii.    Gwendolyn Alexander, born 29 Apr 1907 in Henry Co, TN; died 12 Dec 1979 in HCGH, Henry Co, Paris, TN.  She md Henry Kriper Lampley; born 20 Feb 1897 in Henry Co, TN; died 19 Jun 1971 in HCGH, Henry Co, TN. Both are buried in Maplewood Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

        13.  Martha Susan "Sudie"³ Alexander (Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 27 Mar 1860 in Henry Co, Paris TN, and died 12 Jun 1840 in Osage, Henry Co, TN. She md Willam J. Janes 18 Dec 1883.  He was born 7 Jul 1858, and died 2 Nov 1930.

Children of Martha Alexander and Willam Janes are:

+      37               i.    Alice Verva⁴ Janes, born 20 May 1888 in Osage, Henry Co, TN

        38              ii.    Wllie B. Janes, born May 1896.

Generation No. 4

        16.  Hilborn Hugh⁴ Alexander (Melville Bruce³, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born Abt. 1863 in Henry Co, TN. He md Samantha Euphratia Moore 3 Aug 1881 in Henry Co, TN, daughter of Euphratia Moore and Samantha Clement.  She was born Abt. 1861 in Henry Co, TN.

Children of Hilborn Alexander and Samantha Moore are:

        39               i.    Earl W⁵ Alexander, born 22 Jun 1882 in Henry Co, TN; died Jan 1967 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co, AZ.

        40              ii.    Annie Mae Alexander, born May 1885 in TN.  She md Thomas Elfra Allyn 24 Dec 1903 in Clay Co, AR; born 1 Apr 1883 in Posey Co, IN.

        41             iii.    Byron H Alexander, born 7 Jul 1886 in Henry Co, TN; died Jan 1964.

        42             iv.    Kattie M Alexander, born Mar 1891 in TN.

        43              v.    Weaver F Alexander, born May 1892 in TN.

        44             vi.    Vera Alexander, born 13 Sep 1896 in TN.

        45            vii.    Robert Vernon Alexander, born 13 Sep 1896 in TN; died 9 Jul 1954 in Los Angeles Co, CA.

        46           viii.    Ruth H Alexander, born Sep 1899 in AR.

        47              ix.    John Sam Alexander, born 2 Mar 1901 in Clay Co, AR; died 22 Dec 1948 in Glenn Co, CA.

        27.  Margaret Caldwell 'Maggie'⁴ Diggs (Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 30 Apr 1868 in Henry Co, TN, and died 10 Nov 1946 in Henry Co, Paris, TN. She md Samuel Hamlet Clark 10 Feb 1898 in Henry Co, TN, son of Dr Clark and Mary Hamlett. He was born 12 Feb 1867 in Henry Co, TN, and died 26 Oct 1912 in Henry Co, TN. Both are buried in Oak Hill Cem, Henry Co, TN

Children of Margaret Diggs and Samuel Clark are:

        48               i.    R P⁵ Clark.

        49              ii.    Carrie S Clark.  She md Seay.

        50             iii.    Ester Lucille Clark, born 13 Dec 1898 in TN; died 6 Jan 1973 in HCGH, Henry Co, Paris, TN.  She md Robert Franklin 'Frank' Aden 31 Aug 1922 in Henry Co, TN; born 2 Nov 1902 in Henry Co, TN; died 22 Feb 1995 in McKendree Manor, Hermitage. Both are buried in Maplewood Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

+      51             iv.    Baxter S Clark, Sr, born 7 May 1900 in TN

        52              v.    Cathie Lee Clark, born 14 Oct 1902; died 28 Nov 1991 in Washington, D C. Burial: Oak Grove Cem, Henry Co, TN

+      53             vi.    William Barton Clark, Sr, born 11 Oct 1907 in Henry Co, TN

        33.  Benjamin Franklin⁴ Diggs (Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 31 Jan 1878 in Henry Co, TN, and died 3 May 1952 in Nobles Clinic, Henry Co, TN.  He married Della Mai Bushart 22 Dec 1904 in Henry Co, TN, daughter of John Bushart and Mary Routon.  She was born 24 Dec 1881 in Henry Co, TN, and died 2 Sep 1958 in Henry Co, TN. Benjamin is buried in Maplewood Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

Children of Benjamin Diggs and Della Bushart are:

        54               i.    Mary Margaret⁵ Diggs, born 29 Nov 1910 in Henry Co, TN.  She md John Preston Haynes 24 Oct 1952; born 2 Feb 1898 in ,Henry, Tn; died 15 Jul 1967 in Paris, Henry, Tn.

+      55              ii.    James Monroe Diggs, Sr, born 19 Aug 1912 in Henry Co, TN

        35.  Catherine⁴ Alexander (Edwin P.³, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 23 Sep 1904 in Henry Co, TN, and died 26 Jun 1986 in Henry Co, TN. She md Alex M Loving 1923.  He died 1948. Catherine is buried in Oak Hill Cem, Henry Co, TN

Children of Catherine Alexander and Alex Loving are:

        56               i.    Margaret Mae⁵ Loving.  She md Gaberlson.

        57              ii.    Verdell 'Dell' Loving, born 2 Jul 1926; died 15 Feb 1996.  She md Wright. Verdell is buried in Hillcrest Cem, Henry Co, Paris, Tn

        37.  Alice Verva⁴ Janes (Martha Susan "Sudie"³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 20 May 1888 in Osage, Henry Co, TN, and died 18 Oct 1954 in Paris, Henry Co, TN. She md Ellis Joseph Carter 25 Oct 1908 in Henry Co, TN.  He was born 8 Mar 1886 in Paris, Henry Co, TN, and died Dec 1964 in Paris, Henry Co, TN. Elected: County Judge

Children of Alice Janes and Ellis Carter are:

        58               i.    Ellis J.⁵ Carter.

+      59              ii.    Mary Sue Carter, born 23 Sep 1924 in Osage, Henry Co, TN.

Generation No. 5

        51.  Baxter S⁵ Clark, Sr (Margaret Caldwell 'Maggie'⁴ Diggs, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 7 May 1900 in TN, and died 9 Mar 1963 in HCGH, Henry Co, Paris, TN.  He md Gladys B Jones, daughter of Rev Jones and Ella Maxwell. She was born 29 Apr 1900, and died 21 Jul 1986 in Indoamapolis, IN. Both are buried in Maplewood Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

Child of Baxter Clark and Gladys Jones is:

+      60               i.    Baxter S⁶ Clark, Jr.

        53.  William Barton⁵ Clark, Sr (Margaret Caldwell 'Maggie'⁴ Diggs, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 11 Oct 1907 in Henry Co, TN, and died 27 Feb 1959 in HCGH, Henry Co, Paris, TN.  He md Mary Louise Allen 30 May 1928, daughter of Burrell Allen and Mary Sullivan.  She was born 26 Jun 1904, and died 25 May 1986 in Henry Co, TN. Both are buried in Hillcrest Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

Children of William Clark and Mary Allen are:

        61               i.    Dan⁶ Clark.

        62              ii.    Lt William Barton 'Bill' Clark, Jr, died 1957.

        63             iii.    Margaret Joy Clark.  She md Gates.

+      64             iv.    Mary Ann Clark.

+      65              v.    Allen Hamlet Clark, born 8 Jan 1931 in Henry Co, TN; died 23 Jan 1989 in Henry Co, TN.

        66             vi.    James Samuel 'Sam' Clark, born 23 Oct 1944; died 6 May 1995 in Prince Fredrick, Maryland.

Burial: Arlington National Cem,

        55.  James Monroe⁵ Diggs, Sr (Benjamin Franklin⁴, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 19 Aug 1912 in Henry Co, TN, and died 26 Feb 1964 in HCGH, Henry Co, Paris, TN.  He md (1) Marjorie Miller 27 Aug 1933, daughter of Morris Miller and Ruby Crawford.  She was born 9 Jan 1910 in Henry Co, TN, and died 23 Dec 1944 in Henry Co, TN. He md (2) Rachel T Thomas 3 Nov 1945. She was born 7 Feb 1917 in Weakley, Tn, and died 1994 in Henry Co, Paris, TN. James and Marjorie are buried in Maplewood Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

Children of James Diggs and Marjorie Miller are:

        67               i.    Diana⁶ Diggs, born 26 Oct 1934; died 1 Jul 1996.  She md Paul L. Russell 4 May 1968. Diana is buried in Maplewood Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

+      68              ii.    James Monroe 'Jimmy' Diggs, Jr, born 28 Aug 1937 in Henry Co, Paris, TN

        59.  Mary Sue⁵ Carter (Alice Verva⁴ Janes, Martha Susan "Sudie"³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 23 Sep 1924 in Osage, Henry Co, TN. She md John Frank Frey.  He was born 1922 in Dunkirk, NY, and died 19 May 1994 in Paris, Henry Co, TN. John is buried in Oak Hill Cem, Henry Co, TN

Child of Mary Carter and John Frey is:

+      69               i.    Rodney Lee⁶ Frey, born 24 Aug 1948 in Chataquwa, NY.

Generation No. 6

        60.  Baxter S⁶ Clark, Jr (Baxter S⁵, Margaret Caldwell 'Maggie'⁴ Diggs, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) He md Alberta Mae Mobbs. 

Child of Baxter Clark and Alberta Mobbs is:

        70               i.    Pamela Mae⁷ Clark, born 26 Jun 1948 in Henry Co, TN. Burial: Maplewood Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

        64.  Mary Ann⁶ Clark (William Barton⁵, Margaret Caldwell 'Maggie'⁴ Diggs, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) She md Brent Veltman Moon 1948, son of William Moon and Novella Buie.  He was born 3 Apr 1928 in Henry Co, TN, and died 11 Jul 1979 in HCGH, Henry Co, Paris, TN. Brent is buried in Rose Lawn Mausoleum, Henry Co, TN

Children of Mary Clark and Brent Moon are:

        71               i.    Louise⁷ Moon.  She md Sanders.

        72              ii.    Sarah Moon.  She md Richardson.

+      73             iii.    Mitchell Moon, Sr.

+      74             iv.    William Brent 'Billy' Moon, born 25 Jun 1951 in Henry Co, Paris, TN

        65.  Allen Hamlet⁶ Clark (William Barton⁵, Margaret Caldwell 'Maggie'⁴ Diggs, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 8 Jan 1931 in Henry Co, TN, and died 23 Jan 1989 in Henry Co, TN. He md Ava Sue Nichols 12 Sep 1951.  Allen is buried in Hillcrest Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

Children of Allen Clark and Ava Nichols are:

        75               i.    Dr Ben⁷ Clark.

        76              ii.    Bob Clark.

        77             iii.    Brain Clark.

        78             iv.    Beth Clark.  She md Velazquez.

        79              v.    Barbara Clark.  She md Ballard.

        68.  James Monroe 'Jimmy'⁶ Diggs, Jr (James Monroe⁵, Benjamin Franklin⁴, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 28 Aug 1937 in Henry Co, Paris, TN, and died 1 Aug 1994 in Henry Co, Paris, TN. He md (1) Jocelyn Stephens. He md (2) Lila Carol McDaniel 3 Jun 1956. She was born in Henry Co, TN. Jimmy is buried in Maplewood Cem, Henry Co, Paris, TN

Children of James Diggs and Jocelyn Stephens are:

        80               i.    Amanda⁷ Diggs, born Abt. 1970 in Henry Co, Paris, TN.  She md Randy Bedwell.

        81              ii.    James Benjamin Ben Diggs, born 25 Dec 1974 in Henry Co, TN.

Children of James Diggs and Lila McDaniel are:

+      82               i.    Alane⁷ Diggs, born 1958 in Henry Co, TN.

        83              ii.    Roxanne Diggs, born Abt. 1960 in Henry Co, TN.  She md Mark Taylor.

        69.  Rodney Lee⁶ Frey (Mary Sue⁵ Carter, Alice Verva⁴ Janes, Martha Susan "Sudie"³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 24 Aug 1948 in Chataquwa, NY. Work with Sheriff Department. He md Nina Lyn Boyd 14 Sep 1990 in Davidson Co, TN, daughter of Joe Boyd and Sarah Brockwell.  She was born 27 Jun 1965 in Henry Co, TN.

Child of Rodney Frey and Nina Boyd is:

        84               i.    Hunter Boyd⁷ Frey, born 7 Sep 1992.

Generation No. 7

        73.  Mitchell⁷ Moon, Sr (Mary Ann⁶ Clark, William Barton⁵, Margaret Caldwell 'Maggie'⁴ Diggs, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹)

Child of Mitchell Moon, Sr is:

        85               i.    Mitchell⁸ Moon, Jr.

        74.  William Brent 'Billy'⁷ Moon (Mary Ann⁶ Clark, William Barton⁵, Margaret Caldwell 'Maggie'⁴ Diggs, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 25 Jun 1951 in Henry Co, Paris, TN, and died 19 Nov 1995 in Baptist East Memorial Hospital, Shelby Co, Memphis, TN. Billy is buried in is buried in Rose Lawn Mausoleum, Henry Co, TN

Child of William Brent 'Billy' Moon is:

        86               i.    Derik Blu⁸ Moon.

        82.  Alane⁷ Diggs (James Monroe 'Jimmy'⁶, James Monroe⁵, Benjamin Franklin⁴, Margaret A³ Alexander, Ivan Lawrence², William¹) was born 1958 in Henry Co, TN. She md Rick Paschall. He was born 8 May 1971 in Henry Co, TN.

Children of Alane Diggs and Rick Paschall are:

        87               i.    Christopher Colin⁸ Paschall, born in Henry Co, Paris, TN.

        88              ii.    Miranda Paschall, born in Henry Co, Paris, TN.