This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.alexander/3063.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe our Alexander's are definitely related. Our line starts with Manly Alexander born 15 Dec, 1773 who was married to Ann Bouton. Their son Manly was born 26 Feb, 1815. He married Maria Goodale and their son was John Francis Alexander was born Nov 6, 1849. John F. married Mary Ann Hilgen and their son was John Smith Alexander who was born Sep 25, 1885. John S. married Dollie Hays and their son, Loyd Hays Alexander, my father, was born Sep 26, 1916. I would very much like to hear the information you have.