Benjamin T. Alexander

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OBITUARY

Roanoke Times; 18 June 1999

ALEXANDER, Robert T., Jr., 55, of 17 Tewksbury Road, Hampstead, N. H., died Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at the Parkland Medical Center, Derry, N.H. following a lengthy illness.

Bob, as he was known, was born in Lexington, Va. on December 24, 1943, the son of Robert T. and Elizabeth (Firebaugh) Alexander.

He had been a resident of Hampstead, N. H. for the past 22 years, formerly living in Virginia. He was a 1967 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va. Bob utilized this artistic talents in many ways, most recently by creating an alcohol and drug awareness program for elementary students.

He is survived by his wife, Marty (Maxson) Alexander, Hampstead, N. H.; two sons, Jason S. Alexander, Hampstead, N.H. and Benjamin T. Alexander, Hampstead, N.H.; his parents of Fairfield, Va.; three brothers, C. Bruce Alexander, M.D., Birmingham, Ala., J. Sam Alexander, Staunton, Va., John I. Alexander, Wytheville, Va.; five nieces, seven nephews and many cousins.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at 11 a.m. in the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Fairfield, Va. A reception will be held in the church following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockbridge County High School Art Department, Lexington, Va., in Bob's memory.



Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=84796154

Robert married Marty Maxon. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Robert T Alexander
Birth Year: abt 1918
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Home in 1930: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Ida W Fultz 75
Janet F Alexander 41
James G Alexander 14
Robert T Alexander 12
John A Alexander 10


OBITUARY

Staunton News Leader; 11 November 2009

Robert Tate Alexander of Fairfield died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at his home. Son of the late John Addison Alexander and Janet Ingles (Fultz) Alexander, he was born Feb. 16, 1918, in Norfolk.

Graduating from Fairfield High School, he attended Washington and Lee University. He graduated Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1939 with a degree in chemical engineering.

He was a lifelong resident of Fairfield and a retired businessman and farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth F. (Libby) Alexander; two brothers, James G. Alexander Sr. and John A. Alexander; a son, Robert Tate Alexander Jr.; and a grandson, Iain M. Alexander.

He is survived by three sons, Dr. Bruce Alexander and wife, Margaret, of Birmingham, Ala., Sam Alexander and wife, Kenmar, of Staunton and John Alexander and wife, Susan, of Independence; 11 grandchildren, Brenden, Laura Draper, Lindsay, Chris, Aaron, Micah, Tate, Kyle, Kara, Jason and Ben; one great-grandson, Sam; and dear friend, Judy Hoyt.

He was very active in community affairs, including lifetime membership in Fairfield Presbyterian Church. He was a dedicated Rotarian who served as district governor and received the Paul Harris Award. Locally, he was known as "Mr. Rotary" and a true "Southern gentleman." His public service included time as the Rockbridge County Commissioner of Revenue. He was a direct descendent of the first high sheriff of Rockbridge County.

He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, attaining the rank of lieutenant.

A private graveside service will be followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Timber Ridge Old Stone Presbyterian Church. A luncheon reception hosted by the family will follow at the Fairfield United Methodist Community Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Rockbridge County Public Schools Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1042, Lexington, VA 24450.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory in Lexington.


Buried:
Grave location, obituary and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=84796004

Robert married Sara Elizabeth (Libby) Firebaugh. Sara was born 10 Feb 1916, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 02 Nov 2002, Roanoke, VA; was buried , Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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From Find A Grave

Roanoke Times:

ALEXANDER, Elizabeth Firebaugh, (Libby), of Fairfield, died Saturday, November 2, 2002.

Daughter of the late John Greenlee Firebaugh and Ossie Elizabeth (Dunlap) Firebaugh, she was born February 10, 1916. Graduating from Fairfield High School, she attended Harrisonburg State College (now JMU) and taught school in Rockbridge County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, John G. Firebaugh, Jr., Robert, James, and Roy, a son, Robert Tate Alexander, Jr. and a grandson, Iain M. Alexander.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert Tate Alexander; three sons, Dr. Bruce Alexander and wife Margaret, of Birmingham, Ala., Sam Alexander and wife Kenmar, of Staunton, and John Alexander and wife Susan M., of Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert T. Alexander, Jr. (Marty), of Hamstead, N.H.; brother, Richard C. Firebaugh, of Staunton; sister, Jane F. Wade, of Harrisonburg; eleven grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Mrs. James (Gladys) Firebaugh, of Richmond.

She was a lifetime member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church at times serving as organist and was active in the Women of the Church. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Extremely interested in flowers, she was a member of the Natural Bridge Garden Club and was quite active as a National Accredited Flower Show Judge, holding several offices in its organization. Her husband, Tate, has been involved in Rotary over 50 years and Libby had much to do with their involvement in many Rotary events.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2002 in the Fairfield Cemetery with Rev. Jeannette Baggs officiating. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Fairfield Presbyterian Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66843161

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=43005938

John married Janet Ingles Fultz. Janet (daughter of Joseph Fultz and Ida Virginia Willson) was born 18 Jul 1888, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 13 Apr 1954, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Janet E Fultz
Age: 11
Birth Date: Jul 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph Fultz
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ida V Fultz
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Joseph Fultz 55
Ida V Fultz 44
Janet E Fultz 11
Isaac Fultz 10
Mary D Fultz 8
Catherine Fultz 6
Josephine Fultz 3

1930 Census
Name: Janet F Alexander
Birth Year: abt 1889
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Home in 1930: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Ida W Fultz 75
Janet F Alexander 41
James G Alexander 14
Robert T Alexander 12
John A Alexander 10

1940 Census
Name: Janet F Alexanders
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1889
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: MS Route 11
Inferred Residence in 1935: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Iva W Fultz 84
Mary D Fultz 48
Josephine Fultz 43
Janet F Alexanders 51
John A Alexanders 20
Maurice Given 38 [boarder]