Edward McAlexander
BornMarch 2, 1833
Alabama, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 1870
Lauderdale County, Alabama, U.S.
Alma materLaGrange College
Occupation(s)Physician, politician
Spouses
  • Elizabeth J. Koger
  • Sarah A. Koger

Colonel Edward McAlexander (1833–1870) was an American Confederate veteran, physician and politician.

Early life

Edward McAlexander was born on March 2, 1833, in Alabama.[1] He graduated from LaGrange College, now the University of North Alabama.[1]

Career

McAlexander was a physician.[1] During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, he joined the Confederate States Army and served in the 26th Regiment Alabama Infantry.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Major on January 30, 1862, and as Colonel on April 9, 1865.[1]

McAlexander served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1865 to 1867.[1]

Personal life and death

McAlexander was married twice: first to Elizabeth J. Koger, and secondly to Sarah A. Koger.[1] He died on October 13, 1870, in Lauderdale County, Alabama. He was buried at the Florence Cemetery in Florence, Alabama.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Allardice, Bruce S. (2008). Confederate Colonels: A Biographical Register. Columbia, Missouri: University of Missouri Press. p. 258. ISBN 9780826218094. OCLC 227191547. Leroy McAfee 1837.


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