Thomas ALEXANDER

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Thomas was a devout presbyterian who came to Ulster or Northern Ireland in 1652 and settled in County Donegal.

Alexander, Austin and Arnold Families, by Frances Austin Arnold, pp 1-7, states that Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander, b 1610) was born in Scotland in 1630 and with his two brothers, Strong and William, went to Ireland in 1652 for "distates of the Rump pariliament of Cromwell. They were intensely Prsbyterian, but loyal to the Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen."

MARYLAND HERALDIC FAMILIES pg 60-61 extracts from "The McClure Family by Rev James Alexander McClure, published 1914, Petersburg Va. and Genealogy as given in Rogers "Memorial of The Earl of Sterling" and by Francis T. A. Junkin's "Genealogical Chart' , Junkin's "Virginia .Family "1908 Thomas Alexander b in Scotland 1630 but removed to Ireland, 1652 for distaste of The Parliament of Cromwell. An intense Presbyterian, but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts of whom he was a blood kinsman.

The FIRST NOVA SCOTIAN "Thomas Alexander (son of Archibald Alexander b. in 1610) was b. in Scotland in 1630.He went, with his 2 brothers, Strong and William, to Ireland in 1652 for distaste of The Rump Parliament of Cromwell. They were intensely Presbyterian but loyal to The Catholic Stuarts, being blood kinsmen. Thomas had a son William, and "a daughter who married Joseph Parks."

He may descend from the House of MacALEXANDER of Tarbet, Kintyre, Scotland. Unconfirmed and needs more research.

Thomas married Marion PEADIE 31 Mar 1676, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marion was born 1648, Scotland; died 1703, Cunningham Manor, Co. Down Ulster Ireland. [Group Sheet]

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Possibly born in Ayrshire.

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Source: Rev. Charles Rogers, L.L.D (1825-1890), Rogers,Charles Rev "Memorials Of The Earl Of Stirling", and The House Of Alexander", by The Rev. Charles Rogers, LLD, and Chart by Francis Thomas Anders, Pub Vol I & II Edinburgh William Paterson, 67 Princes StreetP ublished Scotland 1877

In 1631 Archibald Alexander of Tarbert acknowledged Sir William Alexander, Viscount Stirling as chief of The clan Alster. Sir William did get a land grant in Ulster in 1616 from Sir James Cunningham [orgin of the Manor Cunningham] who sold February 26 1616,-2000 acres called Decastrose and Portlogh.

Archibald Alexander of Tarbert had son Gorrie Alexander heir apparent (1627 and 1636 records) in 1631 Archibald Alexander of Tarbert acknowledged Sir William as chief of The clan Alister. [Allister and Alexander are possibly being used interchangeably]

Source: Rev. Alexander G. Lecky, B.A, The Laggan and its Presbyterianism and In The Days of The Laggan Presbytery,, Davidson-McCormack, North Gate Works, Belfast, 1905, 1908 Belfast: Davidson and McCormack 54 King St. 1905

"The year 1665 several instances of families of the same name still live in the same townlands and are no doubt descendants of these old "residenters:"
Ballibegly, Archibald Allexander
Ardee, John Allexander
Ballylennan John Alexander
Carnsannagh John Allexander, senior, John Allexander, junior"

Source: Clarence D.Alexander 1976/8, Our Alexander Heritage by Clarence D. Alexander 1976
"Archibald stayed near his father's place, was registered in Taghboyne Parish in Laggan Presbytery in 1661. He was an elder from 1672-1681 and lived in Balleighan,County, Donegal near Raphoe. He d. 31 March 1687,bur at Balleighan. He m. Elizabeth Mackay, b 1637, d 30 Jan 1715."

Source: The Muster Roll of The County of Donnagall 1630 A.D. As printed in The Donegal Annual

"Barony de Rapho, James Conningham Esqr., undertaker of 1,000 acres, his men and armes
Swords onely
Andrew Cambell, Gilbert mcKenny, John Gillaspy, Robert Steward, John Steward, Archbald Steward, William Cambell, James ffyfe, Arch Alexander, John Roger, John Boyill, William Boyill, John Cambell, Gilbert mcCan"

MacAlister of The Clan MacAlister "MacAlexanders in Ulster Ireland Around 1613"

Children of John Alexander of Eredy
John Alexander born about 1585-90 His second son was named Archibald. Archibald Alexander born about 1611 as he had land in 1630 and in army of Mr. Alexander Steward, undertaker of 1000 acres (Swords only)in Barony of Raphoe. Archibald Alexander is found in 1663 (Ballybegleymore) and 1665 tax rolls in Ballibegly.

Source: Sir Edmund Burke, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage and Burke's Landed Gentry "History of Irish Familes"

"John Alexander original settler of Co Donegal, Ireland b. ca 1590 believed to have been descended from The House of MacAlexander in Tarbert Kintyre, Scotland. he settled in Eredy near Raphoe, Ireland. They had at least four sons, Robert Andrew, Archibald and William and several more unknown. Archibald stayed near his father place was registered at Taghboyne Parish in Laggan Presbytery in 1661 He was an elder from 1672-1681 and lived in Bllleighan Co Donegal near Raphoe. m. Elizabeth MacKay."

Source: Alexander Family researcher, Andrew Faircloth

An Archibald Alexander was b. 1610/14, Scotland; d. 31 March 1689, Ballieghan, County Donegal, Ireland; bur. at Balleighan; m. Elizabeth MACKAY/McKAY, b. 1617-37 & d. 30 Jan 1714/15, Ballieghan. This Archibald settled near his father's Home at Balleighan. He is found in The registers of Taghboyne Parrish in The Laggan Presbytery in 1661, where he was an elder from 1672 to 1681. He and Elizabeth had at least four sons: Joseph, John, Archibald and James. Faircloth states that records disclose they all remained in Ireland.

Archibald married Elizabeth McKay Ulster Ireland. Elizabeth was born , Ballieghan,Co. Donegal,IUlster Ireland; died 30 Jan 1715, Eridy,Ballieghan,Co. Donegal Ulster Ireland. [Group Sheet]

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Source: Our Alexander Heritage by Clarence D. Alexander 1976

"John Alexander was an original settler of Co. Donegal, Ireland. He was born ca 1590 and believed to have been descended from the House of MacAlexander in Tarberrt, Kintyre, Scotland. He settled at Eredy near Raphoe Ireland."

Source: "Memorials Of The Earl Of Stirling", and The House Of Alexander", by The Rev. Charles Rogers, LLD, 1887.

"John Alexander was granted his tenancy at Eredy on 1 May 1613 (one of the settlers). The name Eredy resembles Eradell in South Kintyre, granted in 1484 to Tarlach MacAlexander of Tarbert.

John Alexander of Eredy occupied several holdings. In the Hearth Tax roll he is styled, ?John Allexander of ye Dukes land? (Dukes = Duke of Lennox.) He appears to have had several sons? John Alexander, jun? Archibald Alexander of Ballybiglimore? William Alexander of Raphoe? Robert Alexander of Errigal. The seal attached to the will of John Alexander, younger of Eredy, dated 23 Sept 1690 displays a dexter arm embowed, the hand holding a dagger, the crest of his Scottish ancestors, the MacAlexanders of Tarbert. (pg 64)

... a rebellion of 1641-49. There was a battle at Glenmakwin near Raphoe with 500 Irish killed. In 1649 the Irish had successes, burning Manor Cunninghame and the town of St Johnstone. John Sr. and Jr. were both involved."

Source: Sir Edmund Burke, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage and Burke's Landed Gentry "History of Irish Familes"

"John Alexander original settler of Co Donegal, Ireland b. ca 1590 believed to have been descended from The House of MacAlexander in Tarbert Kintyre, Scotland. he settled in Eredy near Raphoe, Ireland."

MacAlister of the Clan MacAlister "MACALEXANDERS IN ULSTER IRELAND AROUND 1613 "John Alexander born about 1585-90 (is thought to be a son of Archibald, (Laird of Tarbert in 1631), is found in 1613 as a tenant on land of James Cunningham, His portion of land is called 'Eredy'. It has been suggested that he changed his name to Alexander so as to receive land in Ulster which was only apportioned to Lowland Scots as well as English subjects. Most material states that this John of Eredy came from the Kintyre Peninsula rather than from Menstrie, Stirling, Scotland. Then perhaps this John Alexander came from North Ayrshire as did his landlord, James Cunningham Esquire"

John married Jean Stewart. Jean was born , Killymoon, Cookstown Co.Tyrone Ulster Ireland. [Group Sheet]