Athelbert James Alexander^1,2 (M)
b. 11 February 1840, d. 28 April 1892
Pedigree
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     Athelbert James Alexander was born on 11 February 1840 at Ohio, son of John Alexander and Nancy Eagleson.^1,2

Athelbert James Alexander was enumerated with Nancy Eagleson on the census of 30 August 1850 at Peas Township, Ohio, as Athelbert Alexander. Listed as 10 years old, born in Ohio, attended school within the year, no occupation.³
He was graduated in 1864 from Cincinnati College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ohio.¹

Athelbert married Louisa Agnes Pickens, daughter of John Clark Pickens and Martha McConahey, on 14 December 1864.¹ He and Louisa Agnes Alexander lived at Mt Pleasant, Ohio an unknown date . While there Athelbert went into the drug business and practiced medicine for a time. He later studied theology and was ordained by the St. Clairsville Presbyterian Church to preach the gospel. He was instrumental in organizing the churches of Colerain, Scotch Ridge and Portland, and preached at all of those places. He later moved to Warrenton, Ohio and subsequently Scotch Ridge extended a call for his entire time. A manse was erected where they lived during his pastorate at Scotch Ridge. He at one time conducted the most successful evangelistic meetings ever held at Scotch Ridge Church. He was pastor of that church for 14 years. He also practiced medicine very successfully. He and his family lived in Washington, Pennsylvania for a short time. He received a call from the Dallas, West Virginia Presbyterian Church, which he accepted. He remained there until his death. He also organized the Presbyterian Sunday School in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio. He practiced medicine for 20 years and preached for 24 years.¹ He was graduated from Western Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.¹ Athelbert became the first pastor of the Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church in October, 1869.¹

Athelbert James Alexander is shown as head of household on the US census of 8 August 1870 at Mt Pleasant Borough, Ohio, as Athelbert Alexander. Listed as 30 years old, born in Ohio, profession is minister. Owns $2,500 in real estate and $500 personal estate. Enumerated with the head of household was/were Louisa Agnes Pickens, Ravaud Austin Alexander, Elva May Alexander and John Fisher.⁴
Athelbert is said to have worn a toupe. It was held with clamps on each side of his head which gave him a constant headache.¹

Athelbert James Alexander is shown as head of household on the US census of 1880 at Pease, Ohio, as Athelbert Alexander. Listed as 40 years old, born in Ohio, as was his father and his mother, occupation is Prezbyterian Minister. Enumerated with the head of household was/were Louisa Agnes Pickens, Ravaud Austin Alexander, Nancy Eagleson, Alonzo John Alexander and Elva May Alexander.²
He died of "hasty consumption" on 28 April 1892 at age 52. He is said to have caught a bad cold staying overnight at a distant church member's home in a damp and cold room. He was called to that church to substitute for another minister.¹

Last Edited=31 Jan 2008