Mr. Alexander had three wives: (i) Martha Ann Hill (1840-1880), married about 1860; (ii) Unknown (?-1890); and (iii) Corinne E. Doster (1867-1957), married in 1892.
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER DEAD
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Well Known Autauga County Man Passes Away. Had Lived in Prattville Forty-three Years, During Which Time He Became Large Land Owner.
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The death of Capt. John Loftin Alexander occurred at his home in Prattville on Thursday evening of last week, August 4th, 1910. He was ill only a week, having contracted malarial fever a week previous. He was apparently improving until Tuesday of last week when his condition became serious. He gradually sank until his death on Thursday evening.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and the body was followed to the grave in Oak Hill by one of the longest funeral processions ever seen in Prattville.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. P. Dickinson of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. J. B. Cumming, presiding elder of this district of the Methodist church, and Rev. E. M. Craig of the Presbyterian church. The pall bearers were Charles McCord, Allen Northington, Guy Rice, J. G. Duncan, E. I. Smith and R. L. Faucett. Captain Alexander was born in Lowndes county on November 15th, 1838, and was consequently in his 72nd year. He was the son of Peyton G. Alexander, a Methodist minister. He came to Prattville forty-three years ago. He had amassed a good fortune, and was one of the largest land owners in Autauga county. As a Republican, he was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1868, and under the administration of President Harrison he was made deputy collector of the port of Mobile. He was once deputy collector of internal revenue in Montgomery county, superintendent of education of Autauga county and member of the county board of revenue.
About twenty years ago his wife, who was Miss Martha Hill, died. Later, he married Miss Corinne E. Doster. She, with his children, Charles, Minter, John A., Peyton, Rebie, Mattie, Cecil and Shirley survive him.
The deceased has now living two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Langford, of Prattville, and Mrs. Redmond Jones, of Mulberry.
Capt. Alexander was noted for his sound business judgment and his knowledge of the lands of Autauga county.
He will be long missed and mourned by his many friends and relatives.
The Prattville Progress, Thursday, August 11, 1910.
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30th Infantry Regiment was organized at Talladega, Alabama, in April, 1862. The men were raised in the counties of Shelby, Saint Clair, Calhoun, Talladega, Jefferson, Franklin, Clay, Randolph, and Coosa. Ordered to Chattanooga, then further into East Tennessee, it was active at Cumberland Gap. The regiment went on to Kentucky and in December to Mississippi. Here it was assigned to General Tracy's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. The 30th fought at Port Gibson, lost 229 officers and men at Champion's Hill, and was captured when Vicksburg fell. After being exchanged and assigned to Pettus' Brigade, it participated in various conflicts from Chattanooga and Bentonville. During January, 1863, this unit had 400 effectives, reported 21 casualties at Chattanooga, and in December, 1863, there were 506 present with 347 arms. In January, 1865, about 250 were fit for dury and 75 surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. The field officers were Colonel Charles M. Shelley; Lieutenant Colonels Taul Bradford, James R. Elliot, John C. Francis, Thomas H. Patterson, and William C. Patterson; and Majors William H. Burr and John B. Smith.
Rank in SGT and Rank Out SGT, noted on M374 Roll 1
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER DEAD
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Well Known Autauga County Man Passes Away. Had Lived in Prattville Forty-three Years, During Which Time He Became Large Land Owner.
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The death of Capt. John Loftin Alexander occurred at his home in Prattville on Thursday evening of last week, August 4th, 1910. He was ill only a week, having contracted malarial fever a week previous. He was apparently improving until Tuesday of last week when his condition became serious. He gradually sank until his death on Thursday evening.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and the body was followed to the grave in Oak Hill by one of the longest funeral processions ever seen in Prattville.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. P. Dickinson of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. J. B. Cumming, presiding elder of this district of the Methodist church, and Rev. E. M. Craig of the Presbyterian church. The pall bearers were Charles McCord, Allen Northington, Guy Rice, J. G. Duncan, E. I. Smith and R. L. Faucett. Captain Alexander was born in Lowndes county on November 15th, 1838, and was consequently in his 72nd year. He was the son of Peyton G. Alexander, a Methodist minister. He came to Prattville forty-three years ago. He had amassed a good fortune, and was one of the largest land owners in Autauga county. As a Republican, he was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1868, and under the administration of President Harrison he was made deputy collector of the port of Mobile. He was once deputy collector of internal revenue in Montgomery county, superintendent of education of Autauga county and member of the county board of revenue.
About twenty years ago his wife, who was Miss Martha Hill, died. Later, he married Miss Corinne E. Doster. She, with his children, Charles, Minter, John A., Peyton, Rebie, Mattie, Cecil and Shirley survive him.
The deceased has now living two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Langford, of Prattville, and Mrs. Redmond Jones, of Mulberry.
Capt. Alexander was noted for his sound business judgment and his knowledge of the lands of Autauga county.
He will be long missed and mourned by his many friends and relatives.
The Prattville Progress, Thursday, August 11, 1910.
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30th Infantry Regiment was organized at Talladega, Alabama, in April, 1862. The men were raised in the counties of Shelby, Saint Clair, Calhoun, Talladega, Jefferson, Franklin, Clay, Randolph, and Coosa. Ordered to Chattanooga, then further into East Tennessee, it was active at Cumberland Gap. The regiment went on to Kentucky and in December to Mississippi. Here it was assigned to General Tracy's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. The 30th fought at Port Gibson, lost 229 officers and men at Champion's Hill, and was captured when Vicksburg fell. After being exchanged and assigned to Pettus' Brigade, it participated in various conflicts from Chattanooga and Bentonville. During January, 1863, this unit had 400 effectives, reported 21 casualties at Chattanooga, and in December, 1863, there were 506 present with 347 arms. In January, 1865, about 250 were fit for dury and 75 surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. The field officers were Colonel Charles M. Shelley; Lieutenant Colonels Taul Bradford, James R. Elliot, John C. Francis, Thomas H. Patterson, and William C. Patterson; and Majors William H. Burr and John B. Smith.
Rank in SGT and Rank Out SGT, noted on M374 Roll 1
Mr. Alexander had three wives: (i) Martha Ann Hill (1840-1880), married about 1860; (ii) Unknown (?-1890); and (iii) Corinne E. Doster (1867-1957), married in 1892.
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER DEAD
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Well Known Autauga County Man Passes Away. Had Lived in Prattville Forty-three Years, During Which Time He Became Large Land Owner.
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The death of Capt. John Loftin Alexander occurred at his home in Prattville on Thursday evening of last week, August 4th, 1910. He was ill only a week, having contracted malarial fever a week previous. He was apparently improving until Tuesday of last week when his condition became serious. He gradually sank until his death on Thursday evening.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and the body was followed to the grave in Oak Hill by one of the longest funeral processions ever seen in Prattville.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. P. Dickinson of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. J. B. Cumming, presiding elder of this district of the Methodist church, and Rev. E. M. Craig of the Presbyterian church. The pall bearers were Charles McCord, Allen Northington, Guy Rice, J. G. Duncan, E. I. Smith and R. L. Faucett. Captain Alexander was born in Lowndes county on November 15th, 1838, and was consequently in his 72nd year. He was the son of Peyton G. Alexander, a Methodist minister. He came to Prattville forty-three years ago. He had amassed a good fortune, and was one of the largest land owners in Autauga county. As a Republican, he was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1868, and under the administration of President Harrison he was made deputy collector of the port of Mobile. He was once deputy collector of internal revenue in Montgomery county, superintendent of education of Autauga county and member of the county board of revenue.
About twenty years ago his wife, who was Miss Martha Hill, died. Later, he married Miss Corinne E. Doster. She, with his children, Charles, Minter, John A., Peyton, Rebie, Mattie, Cecil and Shirley survive him.
The deceased has now living two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Langford, of Prattville, and Mrs. Redmond Jones, of Mulberry.
Capt. Alexander was noted for his sound business judgment and his knowledge of the lands of Autauga county.
He will be long missed and mourned by his many friends and relatives.
The Prattville Progress, Thursday, August 11, 1910.
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30th Infantry Regiment was organized at Talladega, Alabama, in April, 1862. The men were raised in the counties of Shelby, Saint Clair, Calhoun, Talladega, Jefferson, Franklin, Clay, Randolph, and Coosa. Ordered to Chattanooga, then further into East Tennessee, it was active at Cumberland Gap. The regiment went on to Kentucky and in December to Mississippi. Here it was assigned to General Tracy's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. The 30th fought at Port Gibson, lost 229 officers and men at Champion's Hill, and was captured when Vicksburg fell. After being exchanged and assigned to Pettus' Brigade, it participated in various conflicts from Chattanooga and Bentonville. During January, 1863, this unit had 400 effectives, reported 21 casualties at Chattanooga, and in December, 1863, there were 506 present with 347 arms. In January, 1865, about 250 were fit for dury and 75 surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. The field officers were Colonel Charles M. Shelley; Lieutenant Colonels Taul Bradford, James R. Elliot, John C. Francis, Thomas H. Patterson, and William C. Patterson; and Majors William H. Burr and John B. Smith.
Rank in SGT and Rank Out SGT, noted on M374 Roll 1
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER DEAD
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Well Known Autauga County Man Passes Away. Had Lived in Prattville Forty-three Years, During Which Time He Became Large Land Owner.
* * *
The death of Capt. John Loftin Alexander occurred at his home in Prattville on Thursday evening of last week, August 4th, 1910. He was ill only a week, having contracted malarial fever a week previous. He was apparently improving until Tuesday of last week when his condition became serious. He gradually sank until his death on Thursday evening.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and the body was followed to the grave in Oak Hill by one of the longest funeral processions ever seen in Prattville.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. P. Dickinson of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. J. B. Cumming, presiding elder of this district of the Methodist church, and Rev. E. M. Craig of the Presbyterian church. The pall bearers were Charles McCord, Allen Northington, Guy Rice, J. G. Duncan, E. I. Smith and R. L. Faucett. Captain Alexander was born in Lowndes county on November 15th, 1838, and was consequently in his 72nd year. He was the son of Peyton G. Alexander, a Methodist minister. He came to Prattville forty-three years ago. He had amassed a good fortune, and was one of the largest land owners in Autauga county. As a Republican, he was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1868, and under the administration of President Harrison he was made deputy collector of the port of Mobile. He was once deputy collector of internal revenue in Montgomery county, superintendent of education of Autauga county and member of the county board of revenue.
About twenty years ago his wife, who was Miss Martha Hill, died. Later, he married Miss Corinne E. Doster. She, with his children, Charles, Minter, John A., Peyton, Rebie, Mattie, Cecil and Shirley survive him.
The deceased has now living two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Langford, of Prattville, and Mrs. Redmond Jones, of Mulberry.
Capt. Alexander was noted for his sound business judgment and his knowledge of the lands of Autauga county.
He will be long missed and mourned by his many friends and relatives.
The Prattville Progress, Thursday, August 11, 1910.
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30th Infantry Regiment was organized at Talladega, Alabama, in April, 1862. The men were raised in the counties of Shelby, Saint Clair, Calhoun, Talladega, Jefferson, Franklin, Clay, Randolph, and Coosa. Ordered to Chattanooga, then further into East Tennessee, it was active at Cumberland Gap. The regiment went on to Kentucky and in December to Mississippi. Here it was assigned to General Tracy's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. The 30th fought at Port Gibson, lost 229 officers and men at Champion's Hill, and was captured when Vicksburg fell. After being exchanged and assigned to Pettus' Brigade, it participated in various conflicts from Chattanooga and Bentonville. During January, 1863, this unit had 400 effectives, reported 21 casualties at Chattanooga, and in December, 1863, there were 506 present with 347 arms. In January, 1865, about 250 were fit for dury and 75 surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. The field officers were Colonel Charles M. Shelley; Lieutenant Colonels Taul Bradford, James R. Elliot, John C. Francis, Thomas H. Patterson, and William C. Patterson; and Majors William H. Burr and John B. Smith.
Rank in SGT and Rank Out SGT, noted on M374 Roll 1
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