Edward McAlexander
Colonel Edward McAlexander (1833–1870) was an American Confederate veteran, physician and politician.
Edward McAlexander | |
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| Born | March 2, 1833 Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 1870 |
| Alma mater | LaGrange College |
| Occupation | Physician, politician |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth J. Koger Sarah A. Koger |
Early life
Edward McAlexander was born on March 2, 1833, in Alabama.[1] He graduated from LaGrange College, now the University of North Alabama.[1]
Career
McAlexander was a physician.[1] During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, he joined the Confederate States Army and served in the 26th Regiment Alabama Infantry.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Major on January 30, 1862, and as Colonel on April 9, 1865.[1]
McAlexander served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1865 to 1867.[1]
Personal life and death
McAlexander was married twice: first to Elizabeth J. Koger, and secondly to Sarah A. Koger.[1] He died on October 13, 1870, in Lauderdale County, Alabama. He was buried at the Florence Cemetery in Florence, Alabama.[1]
References
- Allardice, Bruce S. (2008). Confederate Colonels: A Biographical Register. Columbia, Missouri: University of Missouri Press. p. 258. ISBN 9780826218094. OCLC 227191547.
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