LIVED UNDER THREE FLAGS
Mrs. Jane G. (Cummins) Alexander, another of Texas’ Pioneer Women, Passed Away
The death of Mrs. Jane G. Alexander occurred this morning at 9:30 at the residence of her son. Mr. Joseph D. Alexander, corner of Decatur and White streets. Mrs. Alexander had been confined to her bed for nine weeks, having sustained injuries in a fall from which she never recovered. Mrs. Alexander was the widow of the late Limon Alexander of Columbus, Texas. She was born in Tennessee October 4, 1824, and came to Texas in 1835 when Texas was governed by Mexico. She has lived in Texas under three flags – Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the Stars and Stripes of the US. She has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church (South) for twenty-six years. She leaves, besides a host of friends to mourn her loss, five sons and one daughter. The funeral will take place from the residence of her son. Mr. J.D. Alexander, corner of Decatur and White Streets at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. H.C. Willis of Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church will conduct the services. Interment in Hollywood Cemetery.
LIVED UNDER THREE FLAGS
Mrs. Jane G. (Cummins) Alexander, another of Texas’ Pioneer Women, Passed Away
The death of Mrs. Jane G. Alexander occurred this morning at 9:30 at the residence of her son. Mr. Joseph D. Alexander, corner of Decatur and White streets. Mrs. Alexander had been confined to her bed for nine weeks, having sustained injuries in a fall from which she never recovered. Mrs. Alexander was the widow of the late Limon Alexander of Columbus, Texas. She was born in Tennessee October 4, 1824, and came to Texas in 1835 when Texas was governed by Mexico. She has lived in Texas under three flags – Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the Stars and Stripes of the US. She has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church (South) for twenty-six years. She leaves, besides a host of friends to mourn her loss, five sons and one daughter. The funeral will take place from the residence of her son. Mr. J.D. Alexander, corner of Decatur and White Streets at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. H.C. Willis of Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church will conduct the services. Interment in Hollywood Cemetery.
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