To Selma jbonew@setnet.net and other ALEXANDER researchers in Crawford County. I found the following references to that surname in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On page 579, in the history of North Shenango Township: "Other pioneers were William Shelitto, a native of Ireland, who became a settler for life on Tract 765; Hugh Wilson from Redstone, who came about 1800, and with his sons Hugh and Andrew settled on Tract 48; James Robinson, who died unmarried about 1812 while in service at Erie; Patrick Davis, who emigrated from Ireland; Henry Blair, son of Hugh Blair of West Fallowfield, on Tract 759; John ALEXANDER, who settled in the southwest part; Samuel Glenn and Mr. Patterson." On page 791, in the Biographical Sketch section for Bloomfield Township: Henry M. Batchelder, lumberman and proprietor of saw-mill, PO, Lincolnville, is a native of Vermont, born February 16, 1835; son of Sylvester C. and Sarah Batchedler, who came to this county in 1847, and are now residing in Richmond Township. Our subject was married September 26, 1858, to Sallie Jane ALEXANDER, by whom he has two children: Mrs. Emma Buchannon and Emmett. Mr. Batchelder is a successful business man; has been engaged in the lumber trade seventeen years this fall (1884) and now owns a saw-mill at Lincolnville and one in Troy Township, this county." On page 888, in the Bio Sketch section for Hayfield Township: "David A. Torry, farmer, PO Venango, was born in Venango Township, this county, September 1, 1833; son of Archibald and Margaret (Adams) Torry. His paternal grandparents were James and Margaret (ALEXANDER) Torry, natives of Ireland, who were married in Virginia, and came from there to this county in 1802, locating in what is now Venango Township, on the farm now owned by George Cole, which, with the assistance of his sons, he cleared and improved. Margaret, the wife of Archibald, was a daughter of David and Barbara (Wilson) Adams, who were among the early settlers of what is now Cambridge Township, this county. James and Margaret Torry had ten children: Hamilton, Archibald, Martha, Mary, David, James, John, Susan, William, and Jane. Archibald Torry had ten children: David A., James M., William M. (deceased), John E., Archibald A., Martha J. (Mrs. C. Byham), Rebecca L. (Mrs. Robert Quay), Elijah, Mary (Mrs. Mark Shields), and Margaret L. Mr. and Mrs. A. Torry are still living, and occupy a part of the farm where his parents first settled. The subject of this sketch was a resident of Venango Township up to 1866; from that time until 1868 he lived in Woodcock Township, and then located in Hayfield Township, where he now resides. He was married January 9, 1866, to Rebecca, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Smith) Peiffer, of Hayfield Township, this county. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a F. & A. M., a member of the I.O.O.F and A.O.U.W. In politics he is a Democrat." On page 917, in the Bio Sketch section for Oil Creek Township: "Benjamin Mars, farmer, PO Gresham, was born June 5, 1822, in Lawrence County, Penn. His father, William Mars, a native of Ireland, immigrated to America while a young man, and after living some time in Frankstown, Penn., finally settled in Lawrence County with his brothers and sisters, in about 1802, and there he married Miss Nancy ALEXANDER. They developed a fine farm, now owned by their son John J. Mr. Mars was a soldier in the war of 1812. Our subject, who is the third of their four sons, came to this township in 1844 and followed his trade as carpenter and developed his farm. Here he married, March 10, 1846, Miss Isabel McGinnett, who died February 17, 1852, leaving two sons: William, deceased January 4, 1882, and John Alexander, deceased November 28, 1855. Mr. Mars afterward married, October 19, 1854, Miss Rebecca Breed, daughter of John Breed, a native of Connecticut, and settler of Venango County. Their children were - John Andrew, Mary Edith (deceased January 22, 1866), and Adelaide. Mr. and Mrs. Mars are consistent members of the United Presbyterian Church. By industry and good management he has acquired a comfortable and pleasant home. Mr. Mars is one of the leading and representative farmers of Oil Creek Township. In politics he is a life-long Republican." More to follow on ALEXANDER! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net