Son of William McAlexander and Tamar Anna Boothe.

Married Margaret "Peggy" Brammer in 1828 in Patrick Co VA

1830 United States Federal Census
Name: John McAlexander
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Patrick, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 Jeremiah
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 John
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 Margaret

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno McAlexander
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1800
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Northern District, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 70
Household Members:
Name Age
Jno McAlexander 50
Margaret McAlexander 41
William McAlexander 18
Jeremiah McAlexander 21
Exoney McAlexander 16
Thomas McAlexander 13
James McAlexander 11
Margarett McAlexander 8
Ishber McAlexander 5
Milly McAlexander 2

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John McAlexander
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1800
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: North Division, Patrick, Virginia
Post Office: Tuggles Gap
Dwelling Number: 133
Family Number: 136
Occupation: Stone Mason
Real Estate Value: 100
Personal Estate Value: 170
Household Members:
Name Age
John McAlexander 60
Margaret McAlexander 52
Jeremiah McAlexander 32
James McAlexander 20
Exony McAlexander 24
Tamer McAlexander 23
Margaret McAlexander 17
Isabella McAlexander 16
Mildred McAlexander 13
John McAlexander 9

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno Mcalexander
Age in 1870: 70
Birth Year: abt 1800
Birthplace: Virginia
Dwelling Number: 419
Home in 1870: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Spouse: Margaret Mcalexander
Household Members:
Name Age
Jno Mcalexander 70
Margaret Mcalexander 63
Tamer Mcalexander 31
Milley Mcalexander 21
John Mcalexander 19
John Mcalexander 3