Robert J. Alexander

ROBERT J. ALEXANDER
Linn County Republic, Friday, Sept. 7, 1906.
Died: Sept. 2, 1906.

ANSWERING THE SUMMONS.

A large part of Mound City turned out Tuesday, to do honor to the memory of the late Robert J. Alexander, former businessman and farmer of this place. Mr. Alexander died at the home of his adopted daughter, Mrs. Beulah Flora near Waynoka, O. T., Sunday.

Mr. Alexander was born near Princeton, Ind., in 1832 where he lived with his parents until he was 21 years old, when he went to California with his sister and her husband sailing around Cape Horn. After remaining there about three years, he returned to Indiana.

Mr. Alexander was married in 1855, Miss Fannie Hollis becoming his wife. Four years later, he removed to Tazewell county, Illinois. During the Rebellion he enlisted in the Seventy-third Illinois infantry, serving for three years. He marched to the sea with Sherman, and was in the Stone River, and Knoxville campaigns.

In 1865, Mr. Alexander removed with his family to Mound City where he spent many years. He was engaged in farming and mercantile pursuits until 1893, when he removed to the place where he died.

The body was brought to Mound City, for burial, Tuesday. It was met at the station by the members of the G. A. R. to which he belonged. This same body had charge of the funeral service. The burial was made in the cemetery here, beside his wife, who died in 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Flora accompanied the body here. Besides them, Mr. Alexander leaves three grandchildren Roberta, Frank and Paul Flora. David Alexander, a brother of Elreno, O. T., was unable to be here.

The pall-bearers: J. J. Hawkins, B. B. Carbin, D. R. Lamoreau, O. P. Watson, H. H. Woy, and Robert Kincaid.

Birth: Aug. 16, 1832, Gibson County, Indiana.
Death: Sep. 2, 1906, Mound City, Linn County, Kansas.

Parents:

John Alexander (1797 - 1854)
Virginia Devin Alexander (1803 - 1858)

Spouse: Francis Hollis Alexander (1836 - 1889)

Burial: Woodland Cemetery, Mound City, Linn County Kansas.

Civil War Card.

Robert J. Alexander, Sergeant, 73rd, Illinois Infantry, Company B., Residence Princeton, Enlisted July 19, 1862, Mustered in August 21. 1862.  Promoted to Quartermaster-Sergeant.
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Name ALEXANDER, ROBERT J
Rank SGT
Company B
Unit 73 IL US INF
Residence PRINCETON, BUREAU CO, IL
Age 30
Height 5' 9
Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status MARRIED
Occupation FARMER
Nativity PRINCETON, GIBSON CO,
Joined When JUL 19, 1862
Joined Where DELAVAN, IL
Joined By Whom CPT COLT
Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 21, 1862
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Remarks TRANS TO NON COM STAFF AS QUARTERMASTER MAR 3, 1863
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Name ALEXANDER, ROBERT J
Rank QMSGT
Company HQ
Unit 73 IL US INF
Residence PRINCETON, GIBSON CO, IN
Age 30
Height 5' 9
Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status MARRIED
Occupation FARMER
Nativity PRINCETON, GIBSON CO, IN
Muster Out JUN 12, 1865
Muster Out Where NASHVILLE, TN