Elizabeth, m., Feb. 1, 1785, Samuel Tate; Mary, m., 1785, Charles Campbell; Margaret; Martha.
Closely related to these four brothers was James Alexander, member, 1740, of Tinkling Spring Church. He was doubtless the father or brother of—
A. Andrew Alexander, who d. testate in Augusta, 1789. Wife, Catherine. Sons, James and Andrew, Jr., who m., about 1778, Martha McClure. He d. 1787. Two children. See p. 25.
B. Francis Alexander, lived on Long Meadow. Wife, Elizabeth. Died testate 1792. Sons, Gabriel; John, m., Feb. 13, 1791, Rachel Miller; Francis, "to be schooled by Gabriel;" William; Jannet, m., March 11, 1790, her first cousin, John Alexander; Dorcas, m., 1798, Aug. Smith.
C. Gabriel Alexander settled, 1749, on South River. Wife, Dorcas. Died testate 1779. Six children, viz: Francis, m., Dec. 29, 1790, Elizabeth McClure (See p. 25); Gabriel; James; John, m., March 11, 1790, Jannet Alexander; Dorcas Lackey; Margaret.
Agnes, wife of James McClure, founder of the Augusta County family, was probably an Alexander.
THE BAXTER FAMILY.
In Foote's Sketches of Virginia, Second Series, p. 262, we read, "George Baxter and Mary Love were emigrants from Ireland at a very early age, landing on the banks of the Deleware. The parents of George dying soon after their arrival, he was received into the family of Thomas Rodgers. This gentleman had married Elizabeth Baxter and emigrated from Londonderry to Boston, Mass., in 1721. In about seven years he removed to Philadelphia. George Baiter, when of mature years, followed his emigrating countrymen in their search for a home on the frontiers of Virginia and chose his residence in Mossy Creek congregation, once a part of the Triple Forks, and afterwards of Augusta church. In the course of his life he represented his county in the Legislature about fifteen times. He
