Individual Details

Jeremiah "Jerry" Roberson Alexander

(6 Jan 1845 - 12 Jun 1927)

While Jerry was still quite young, the family moved to Morgan County, Alabama, where the family lived until he was twelve years old (1857). Leaving Alabama in 1857 the family made a brief sojourn in Providence Community, near Spring Ridge, Louisiana. The family moved to Panola County, Texas in January 1860. The 1860 Texas Census for Panola County placed the family in "Grand Bluffs". They settled in Shady Grove, a community between Carthage and DeBerry. They quickly became associated with the old Belle Fountain Baptist Church, several miles east of Shady Grove. Jerry and two of his brothers, Jason Benton and John Johnson, saw service during the Civil War. Jerry served a total of twenty months near the end of the war. All three served with Company B, 14th Texas Infantry, CSA. Jerry engaged the enemy in the Battle of Red River near Mansfield, Louisiana. Jerry surrendered to the Lord's call to preach, and the Belle Fountain Baptist Church licensed him in June 1877. He became a fully ordained minister in April, 1878. He pastored numerous churches in the area including Shady Grove, Landmark (Deadwood), Mission Grove (Furrh), Centennial, New Prospect, and Salem (Deadwood), all of which were "across the River", in eastern Panola County. He was well respected by his brethren pastors and held several positions in the Mount Zion Baptist Association. He preached his last sermon while blind and sitting in a straight-backed chair. The subject of his sermon was Romans 12.

Jerry and Fannie are buried together in Deadwood Methodist Church Cemetery (tombstone photograph available).

Events

Birth6 Jan 1845Walker County, Alabama, USA
Residence1850Division 10, Morgan, Alabama, USA
Residence1860Residence Post Office: Grand Bluff - Beat 3, Panola, Texas, USA
Marriage26 Aug 1865Panola, Texas, USA - Cora Anne Simmons
Residence30 Aug 1867Panola, Texas, USA
Residence1870Residence Post Office: Pulaski - Beat 4, Panola, Texas, USA
Marriage12 Mar 1874Deadwood, Panola, Texas, USA - Francis "Fannie" Beatrice Ingram
Residence1880Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self - Panola, Texas, USA
Residence1900Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head - Justice Precinct 3, Panola, Texas, USA
Residence13 Jul 1906Panola, Texas, USA
Residence1910Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head - Justice Precinct 6, Panola, Texas, USA
Residence1920Relation to Head: Head; Residence Marital Status: Married - Justice Precinct 6, Panola, Texas, USA
BurialJun 1927Deadwood Cemetery, Deadwood, Panola, Texas, USA
Marshall Morning News with news about Rev. Jerry's failing healt8 Jun 1927He held on for 4 more days and died on June 12, 1927. - Marshall, Texas
Death12 Jun 1927Deadwood, Panola, Texas, USA
Rev. Jerry Alexander Obituary in The Shreveport Times16 Jun 1927Shreveport, Louisiana
ResidenceCarthage
Title (Nobility)Rev.
AKAJerry

Families

SpouseFrancis "Fannie" Beatrice Ingram (1853 - 1921)
ChildClara Alexander (1874 - 1936)
ChildLula Virginia Alexander (1877 - 1918)
ChildWilliam Jefferson Alexander (1879 - 1965)
ChildAlbertus "Bert" Bowers Alexander (1882 - 1965)
ChildMaggie Mae Alexander (1885 - 1970)
ChildJames Thomas "Jim" Alexander (1888 - 1971)
ChildColumbus Roberson Alexander (1890 - 1959)
ChildMary "Molly" Frances Alexander (1892 - 1993)
ChildLola C Alexander (1894 - 1971)
ChildOla B. Alexander (1894 - 1969)
ChildArrie Alexander ( - )
SpouseCora Anne Simmons (1849 - 1873)
ChildAlbert Augustus "Gus" Alexander (1866 - 1943)
ChildArthur William Alexander (1868 - 1940)
ChildJohn Bunyon Alexander (1869 - 1869)
ChildMatthew J. Alexander (1871 - 1889)
ChildRedonia "Dona" Alexander (1871 - 1924)
ChildInfant Alexander (1873 - 1873)
FatherJason Carson Alexander (1810 - 1879)
MotherSina Hendon (1810 - 1852)
SiblingSara Crosia Alexander (1833 - 1836)
SiblingJohn Johnson Alexander (1835 - 1915)
SiblingJames Asiel "Acie" Alexander (1837 - 1879)
SiblingMary Elizabeth Alexander (1838 - 1925)
SiblingLucinda H Alexander (1840 - 1907)
SiblingJason Benton Alexander (1841 - 1909)
SiblingSina Ann Alexander (1843 - 1931)
SiblingParmely Francis Alexander (1847 - 1922)
SiblingEster Amanda Alexander (1849 - 1903)
SiblingInfant Twin Alexander (1851 - )
SiblingInfant Twin Alexander (1851 - )
SiblingJoel Monroe Alexander (1852 - 1852)
SiblingJosiah Jefferson Alexander (1852 - 1852)
SiblingJoseph Washington Alexander (1852 - 1852)

Endnotes

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2. Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004), Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Panola, Texas; Roll: 1663; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1241663.

3. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010), Year: 1880; Census Place: Panola, Texas; Roll: 1322; Page: 247B; Enumeration District: 062.

4. Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006), Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Panola, Texas; Roll: T624_1583; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1375596.

5. Ancestry.com, Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011).

6. Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 4, Panola, Texas; Roll: M593_1601; Page: 315B.

7. Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010), Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Panola, Texas; Roll: T625_1839; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 163.

8. Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 3, Panola, Texas; Roll: M653_1302; Page: 363; Family History Library Film: 805302.

9. Ancestry.com, Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010), Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA17196; Roll #: 191; Roll Description: Pension File Nos 17196 to 17210, Application Years 1901 to 1909.

10. Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 10, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 210b.

11. Ancestry.com, Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013), Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA.

12. Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 10, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 210b.

13. Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 3, Panola, Texas; Roll: M653_1302; Page: 363; Family History Library Film: 805302.

14. Ancestry.com, Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1817-1965 (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016).

15. Ancestry.com, Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2017 (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005), Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, Texas.

16. Ancestry.com, Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011).

17. Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 4, Panola, Texas; Roll: M593_1601; Page: 315B.

18. Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004), Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Panola, Texas; Roll: 1663; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1241663.

19. Ancestry.com, Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2017 (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005), Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, Texas.

20. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010), Year: 1880; Census Place: Panola, Texas; Roll: 1322; Page: 247B; Enumeration District: 062.

21. Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004), Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Panola, Texas; Roll: 1663; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1241663.

22. Ancestry.com, Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010), Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA17196; Roll #: 191; Roll Description: Pension File Nos 17196 to 17210, Application Years 1901 to 1909.

23. Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006), Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Panola, Texas; Roll: T624_1583; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1375596.

24. Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010), Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Panola, Texas; Roll: T625_1839; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 163.

25. Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave™ Index, 1600s-Current (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012).

26. , Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 8 Jun 1927 - Page 5 (Marshall, Texas: The Marshall News Messenger, 8 June 1927), Marshall Morning News with news that Rev. Jerry's health is failing quickly. 8 Jun 1927.

27. Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave™ Index, 1600s-Current (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012).

28. Ancestry.com, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2019), The Times; Publication Date: 16 Jun 1927; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/210883024/?article=5497fbb9-6ffd-43b2-8d9f-743b35478f5f&focus=0.17079762,0.82158816,0.28685212,0.93129635&xid=3355.

29. , Newspapers.com - The Times - 16 Jun 1927 - Page 12 (Shreveport, Louisiana: The Times, 16 June 1927), Rev. Jerry Alexander Obituary in The Shreveport Times 16 Jun 1927.

30. Ancestry.com, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2019), The Times; Publication Date: 16 Jun 1927; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/210883024/?article=5497fbb9-6ffd-43b2-8d9f-743b35478f5f&focus=0.17079762,0.82158816,0.28685212,0.93129635&xid=3355.