Samuel Alexander
Biography from Biographical Annals of Lancaster County, PA
Submitted by Wanza CampbellSamuel Alexander, a farmer and merchant of Mount Nebo, Martic township, is one of its honorable and esteemed citizens. He was born in Martic township June 20, 1848, son of John and Susan (Zarocher) Alexander, of Martic township, of Scotch-Irish descent.
John Alexander, the father, was son of John and one of a family of six children, viz., Samuel, David, James, Thomas, John and Rachel, all deceased. He was born in 1803, married Susan Zarocher in 1829 and died in 1877. They had a family of seven children, namely: Maris, who was killed while in the service of his country during the Civil War; Martha, the wife of Amos Walton, of Fulton township; Mary, the widow of Lewis Jenkins; Samuel, Rebecca J. the wife of Henry Marsh of Lancaster; John A. of Mount Nebo and Calvin, deceased.
Samuel Alexander is a leading citizen of Martic township. His early rearing on the farm gave him a taste and inclination toward an agricultural life, and after finishing his school course, he engaged in farming and still owns several well improved farms in his vicinity. Mr Alexander also conducts a first-class general store in that locality, and is the postmaster of Mount Nebo, having been appointed by ex-President Cleveland. In politics he has long been recognized as an important factor in the Democratic party and at one time was the choice of the party for the State Senate. In all matters pertaining to the progress and advancement of his locality, Mr. Alexander takes a deep interest and is known as both liberal and public-spirited.
On Oct. 20, 1870 Mr. Alexandria married Miss Jennie M. Hagen, of Martic township, born April 3, 1847, daughter of Elijah and Sarah Hagen, and this marriage has been blessed with eleven children, ten of whom still survive, as follows; Chester L., born in 1871 of Chicago; Maris C. born in 1872, Curtis, born in 1873, Gertrude, born in 1875, the wife of William Tollinger, of Fulton township; Minnie E., born in 1876 at home;; Emma born in 1878 the wife of Ray Neel, of Mount Nebo; Walter S. born in 1881; Harry B., born in 1883; Manie, born in 1884 and Charles, born in 1885. John C., born in 1879 died at the age of two years.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander are leading members of the Methodist church, where they both are active in good works. He is one of the stewards of that body and is honored and respected by a very large circle of acquaintances. Mr. Alexander is identified with these fraternal societies; The I.O.O.F. of Rawlinsville; the K. of P., of the same place; and Lodge No. 158, Mystic Chain, of Mount Nebo.
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