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James Alexander (lawyer)
(1691-1756)
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James Alexander (May 27, 1691 – April 2, 1756) was a Scottish-born lawyer and politician in colonial New York. He served in the Colonial Assembly and as attorney general of the colony in 1721–23. His son William was later a major general in the Continental Army during the American revolution. Alexandria Township, New Jersey was named after James Alexander.

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Born James Alexander
27 May 1691
Muthill in Perthshire, Scotland
Died
2 April 1756 (aged 64)
Province of New York, British America
Zodiac Gemini
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    Mary info 1st child with Mary Spratt Provoost Female b. 1721 Age: 304 1721- Celebrity Baby
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    James info 2nd child with Mary Spratt Provoost Male b. 1723 Age: 302 1723- Celebrity Baby
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    William info 3rd child with Mary Spratt Provoost Male b. 1725 Age: 300 1725- Celebrity Baby
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    Elizabeth info 4th child with Mary Spratt Provoost Female b. 1726 Age: 299 1726- Celebrity Baby
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    Catherine info 5th child with Mary Spratt Provoost Female b. 1727 Age: 298 1727- Celebrity Baby
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    Anna info 6th child with Mary Spratt Provoost Female b. 1731 Age: 294 1731- Celebrity Baby
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    Susannah info 7th child with Mary Spratt Provoost Female b. 1737 Age: 288 1737- Celebrity Baby
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