Birth and death dates from Buffalo Church History
Burial location from wife's obituary
Husband of Elizabeth Anne Blake
Presbyterian Minister - Minister of Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Greensboro NC from 1861 to 1886
Death ---
The November 19, 1886 edition of the Weekly Star [Wilmington NC] included:
Charlotte Chronicle: A telegram to the Chronicle last night announced the death, near Greensboro, yesterday afternoon, of Rev. J. C. Alexander, an eminent divine of the Presbyterian church, known by many in the city. He was stricken with paralysis Sunday, from which he suffered severely before he passed away.
Marriage---
Rev. James C. Alexander - of Mecklenburg County & formerly of Iredell married Miss Lizzie A. Blake of Greenwood, Abbeville District, South Carolina 28 July 1859. [From August 5, 1859 edition of Iredell Express, Statesville, North Carolina]
Occupation and Family---
The following excerpt is quoted from History of Buffalo Presbyterian Church and Her People, Greensboro, N. C., by Rev. S. M. Rankin; published by Jos. J. Stone & Co., Greensboro, NC, (publication date not specified, but apparently during the early 1930’s), pages 66 – 92.
"Rev. James C. Alexander (1831-1886) located here as pastor in 1861. His wife was Elizabeth Anne Blake, of Greenwood, S. C., and their children were Hattie, Adger G., Charles B., J. William, and Rosa A. Hattie married Captain Claude Morrison, of Charlotte; Adger G. married Berta, daughter of John D. and Susan Bencini Donnell; Charles B. married Carrie Clary, of Greenwood, S. C., and lives at Shelby; J. William married Fannie Plowden, of Greenwood, S. C., and lived at his father’s homeplace; Rosa A. married J. A. Murray, son of A. H. Murray."
From 1981 History of Buffalo Church-Compiled by Moir Ayers
"The Reverend James Calvin Alexander, the fourth pastor of Buffalo Church was born in Fancy Hill, Lincoln County, North Carolina, October 2, 1831. He was educated at Davidson College, Union Theological Seminary, and also Columbia Theological Seminary where he graduated in 1859. He was licensed by Concord Presbytery, and supplied Ramah Church. In the spring of 1861 Buffalo and Bethel Churches called him as pastor and he was ordained and installed at Buffalo on July 21, 1861.
Mr. Alexander was a much beloved pastor. He had many calls to other churches, but the people made such strong protests that he would not leave. He had the rare combination of being both a good preacher and a strong pastor. Since he was well-liked by the young people as well as the old, Mr. Alexander was included in much of the social life of the community. He was a leader and an example in the Presbytery. When there were hard problems to solve, his brethren always sought his counsel. He served as moderator of the Presbytery twice, and of the Synod once. He died suddenly on November 15, 1886, and is buried in the beautiful Buffalo cemetery.
Rosa Alexander Carruthers, a decendant of James Calvin Alexander, is an active member of the congregation today."
Note: Parents' names provided by Glenn Ellis (#47410127) without citation
Burial location from wife's obituary
Husband of Elizabeth Anne Blake
Presbyterian Minister - Minister of Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Greensboro NC from 1861 to 1886
Death ---
The November 19, 1886 edition of the Weekly Star [Wilmington NC] included:
Charlotte Chronicle: A telegram to the Chronicle last night announced the death, near Greensboro, yesterday afternoon, of Rev. J. C. Alexander, an eminent divine of the Presbyterian church, known by many in the city. He was stricken with paralysis Sunday, from which he suffered severely before he passed away.
Marriage---
Rev. James C. Alexander - of Mecklenburg County & formerly of Iredell married Miss Lizzie A. Blake of Greenwood, Abbeville District, South Carolina 28 July 1859. [From August 5, 1859 edition of Iredell Express, Statesville, North Carolina]
Occupation and Family---
The following excerpt is quoted from History of Buffalo Presbyterian Church and Her People, Greensboro, N. C., by Rev. S. M. Rankin; published by Jos. J. Stone & Co., Greensboro, NC, (publication date not specified, but apparently during the early 1930’s), pages 66 – 92.
"Rev. James C. Alexander (1831-1886) located here as pastor in 1861. His wife was Elizabeth Anne Blake, of Greenwood, S. C., and their children were Hattie, Adger G., Charles B., J. William, and Rosa A. Hattie married Captain Claude Morrison, of Charlotte; Adger G. married Berta, daughter of John D. and Susan Bencini Donnell; Charles B. married Carrie Clary, of Greenwood, S. C., and lives at Shelby; J. William married Fannie Plowden, of Greenwood, S. C., and lived at his father’s homeplace; Rosa A. married J. A. Murray, son of A. H. Murray."
From 1981 History of Buffalo Church-Compiled by Moir Ayers
"The Reverend James Calvin Alexander, the fourth pastor of Buffalo Church was born in Fancy Hill, Lincoln County, North Carolina, October 2, 1831. He was educated at Davidson College, Union Theological Seminary, and also Columbia Theological Seminary where he graduated in 1859. He was licensed by Concord Presbytery, and supplied Ramah Church. In the spring of 1861 Buffalo and Bethel Churches called him as pastor and he was ordained and installed at Buffalo on July 21, 1861.
Mr. Alexander was a much beloved pastor. He had many calls to other churches, but the people made such strong protests that he would not leave. He had the rare combination of being both a good preacher and a strong pastor. Since he was well-liked by the young people as well as the old, Mr. Alexander was included in much of the social life of the community. He was a leader and an example in the Presbytery. When there were hard problems to solve, his brethren always sought his counsel. He served as moderator of the Presbytery twice, and of the Synod once. He died suddenly on November 15, 1886, and is buried in the beautiful Buffalo cemetery.
Rosa Alexander Carruthers, a decendant of James Calvin Alexander, is an active member of the congregation today."
Note: Parents' names provided by Glenn Ellis (#47410127) without citation
Birth and death dates from Buffalo Church History
Burial location from wife's obituary
Husband of Elizabeth Anne Blake
Presbyterian Minister - Minister of Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Greensboro NC from 1861 to 1886
Death ---
The November 19, 1886 edition of the Weekly Star [Wilmington NC] included:
Charlotte Chronicle: A telegram to the Chronicle last night announced the death, near Greensboro, yesterday afternoon, of Rev. J. C. Alexander, an eminent divine of the Presbyterian church, known by many in the city. He was stricken with paralysis Sunday, from which he suffered severely before he passed away.
Marriage---
Rev. James C. Alexander - of Mecklenburg County & formerly of Iredell married Miss Lizzie A. Blake of Greenwood, Abbeville District, South Carolina 28 July 1859. [From August 5, 1859 edition of Iredell Express, Statesville, North Carolina]
Occupation and Family---
The following excerpt is quoted from History of Buffalo Presbyterian Church and Her People, Greensboro, N. C., by Rev. S. M. Rankin; published by Jos. J. Stone & Co., Greensboro, NC, (publication date not specified, but apparently during the early 1930’s), pages 66 – 92.
"Rev. James C. Alexander (1831-1886) located here as pastor in 1861. His wife was Elizabeth Anne Blake, of Greenwood, S. C., and their children were Hattie, Adger G., Charles B., J. William, and Rosa A. Hattie married Captain Claude Morrison, of Charlotte; Adger G. married Berta, daughter of John D. and Susan Bencini Donnell; Charles B. married Carrie Clary, of Greenwood, S. C., and lives at Shelby; J. William married Fannie Plowden, of Greenwood, S. C., and lived at his father’s homeplace; Rosa A. married J. A. Murray, son of A. H. Murray."
From 1981 History of Buffalo Church-Compiled by Moir Ayers
"The Reverend James Calvin Alexander, the fourth pastor of Buffalo Church was born in Fancy Hill, Lincoln County, North Carolina, October 2, 1831. He was educated at Davidson College, Union Theological Seminary, and also Columbia Theological Seminary where he graduated in 1859. He was licensed by Concord Presbytery, and supplied Ramah Church. In the spring of 1861 Buffalo and Bethel Churches called him as pastor and he was ordained and installed at Buffalo on July 21, 1861.
Mr. Alexander was a much beloved pastor. He had many calls to other churches, but the people made such strong protests that he would not leave. He had the rare combination of being both a good preacher and a strong pastor. Since he was well-liked by the young people as well as the old, Mr. Alexander was included in much of the social life of the community. He was a leader and an example in the Presbytery. When there were hard problems to solve, his brethren always sought his counsel. He served as moderator of the Presbytery twice, and of the Synod once. He died suddenly on November 15, 1886, and is buried in the beautiful Buffalo cemetery.
Rosa Alexander Carruthers, a decendant of James Calvin Alexander, is an active member of the congregation today."
Note: Parents' names provided by Glenn Ellis (#47410127) without citation
Burial location from wife's obituary
Husband of Elizabeth Anne Blake
Presbyterian Minister - Minister of Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Greensboro NC from 1861 to 1886
Death ---
The November 19, 1886 edition of the Weekly Star [Wilmington NC] included:
Charlotte Chronicle: A telegram to the Chronicle last night announced the death, near Greensboro, yesterday afternoon, of Rev. J. C. Alexander, an eminent divine of the Presbyterian church, known by many in the city. He was stricken with paralysis Sunday, from which he suffered severely before he passed away.
Marriage---
Rev. James C. Alexander - of Mecklenburg County & formerly of Iredell married Miss Lizzie A. Blake of Greenwood, Abbeville District, South Carolina 28 July 1859. [From August 5, 1859 edition of Iredell Express, Statesville, North Carolina]
Occupation and Family---
The following excerpt is quoted from History of Buffalo Presbyterian Church and Her People, Greensboro, N. C., by Rev. S. M. Rankin; published by Jos. J. Stone & Co., Greensboro, NC, (publication date not specified, but apparently during the early 1930’s), pages 66 – 92.
"Rev. James C. Alexander (1831-1886) located here as pastor in 1861. His wife was Elizabeth Anne Blake, of Greenwood, S. C., and their children were Hattie, Adger G., Charles B., J. William, and Rosa A. Hattie married Captain Claude Morrison, of Charlotte; Adger G. married Berta, daughter of John D. and Susan Bencini Donnell; Charles B. married Carrie Clary, of Greenwood, S. C., and lives at Shelby; J. William married Fannie Plowden, of Greenwood, S. C., and lived at his father’s homeplace; Rosa A. married J. A. Murray, son of A. H. Murray."
From 1981 History of Buffalo Church-Compiled by Moir Ayers
"The Reverend James Calvin Alexander, the fourth pastor of Buffalo Church was born in Fancy Hill, Lincoln County, North Carolina, October 2, 1831. He was educated at Davidson College, Union Theological Seminary, and also Columbia Theological Seminary where he graduated in 1859. He was licensed by Concord Presbytery, and supplied Ramah Church. In the spring of 1861 Buffalo and Bethel Churches called him as pastor and he was ordained and installed at Buffalo on July 21, 1861.
Mr. Alexander was a much beloved pastor. He had many calls to other churches, but the people made such strong protests that he would not leave. He had the rare combination of being both a good preacher and a strong pastor. Since he was well-liked by the young people as well as the old, Mr. Alexander was included in much of the social life of the community. He was a leader and an example in the Presbytery. When there were hard problems to solve, his brethren always sought his counsel. He served as moderator of the Presbytery twice, and of the Synod once. He died suddenly on November 15, 1886, and is buried in the beautiful Buffalo cemetery.
Rosa Alexander Carruthers, a decendant of James Calvin Alexander, is an active member of the congregation today."
Note: Parents' names provided by Glenn Ellis (#47410127) without citation
Family Members
Siblings
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