1912 Sep 10, San Jose Mercury News, P3, San Jose, California
James R. Alexander is Taken by Death at 83
Had Been Ill for Many Weeks, Though End Was Not Expected by Family
Came to California in 52, Was Typical Pioneer and Man of Sterling Worth
James R. Alexander, a well-known resident of this city, and a California pioneer, died last night at his residence, 702 [number blurred] East Santa Clara street. He had been ill for several weeks but his death was not expected. Mr. Alexander was born in West Virginia, March 10, 1829. He had scarcely reached mans estate when he joined the hardy Argonauts in the perilous westward journey across the plains. In 1852 he reached California and engaged in mining on the American river. From there he went to Sierra county, where he located a mine on the north fork of the Yuba river, which he operated until a few years ago, when he sold his holdings to eastern capitalists. For nearly 25 years Mr. Alexander was a resident of San Jose. He was a splendid type of the California pioneer brave, generous and kindly. He played a mans part in the early history of this state, and in his declining years, though modest and retiring by nature, had a host of friends. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Julia T. Alexander, and four daughters, Luella M. and Olive A. Alexander, Mrs. Frank H. Benson, who resided with him at the time of his death, and Mrs. Charles B. Mason, of Morgan Hill. Mr. Alexander was a member of Mountain Shade lodge, F. and A. M., located at Downieville, Sierra county, and of Mount Hamilton lodge A. O. U. W. of San Jose, and of the Santa Clara Society of Pioneers. The date of the funeral will be announced later.
1912 Sep 11, San Jose Mercury News, P10, San Jose, California
Died
Alexander In San Jose, September 9, 1912, James R. Alexander, beloved husband of Julia T. Alexander and father of Louella M. and Olive A. Alexander and Mrs. Frank H. Benson of San Jose and Mrs. Charles B. Mason of Morgan Hill, a native of West Virginia, aged 82 years and 6 months. Friends are invited to attend the funeral today (Wednesday), September 11, 1912, at 2 oclock p.m. from Masonic Temple No. 272 South First street. Interment Oak Hill.
James R. Alexander is Taken by Death at 83
Had Been Ill for Many Weeks, Though End Was Not Expected by Family
Came to California in 52, Was Typical Pioneer and Man of Sterling Worth
James R. Alexander, a well-known resident of this city, and a California pioneer, died last night at his residence, 702 [number blurred] East Santa Clara street. He had been ill for several weeks but his death was not expected. Mr. Alexander was born in West Virginia, March 10, 1829. He had scarcely reached mans estate when he joined the hardy Argonauts in the perilous westward journey across the plains. In 1852 he reached California and engaged in mining on the American river. From there he went to Sierra county, where he located a mine on the north fork of the Yuba river, which he operated until a few years ago, when he sold his holdings to eastern capitalists. For nearly 25 years Mr. Alexander was a resident of San Jose. He was a splendid type of the California pioneer brave, generous and kindly. He played a mans part in the early history of this state, and in his declining years, though modest and retiring by nature, had a host of friends. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Julia T. Alexander, and four daughters, Luella M. and Olive A. Alexander, Mrs. Frank H. Benson, who resided with him at the time of his death, and Mrs. Charles B. Mason, of Morgan Hill. Mr. Alexander was a member of Mountain Shade lodge, F. and A. M., located at Downieville, Sierra county, and of Mount Hamilton lodge A. O. U. W. of San Jose, and of the Santa Clara Society of Pioneers. The date of the funeral will be announced later.
1912 Sep 11, San Jose Mercury News, P10, San Jose, California
Died
Alexander In San Jose, September 9, 1912, James R. Alexander, beloved husband of Julia T. Alexander and father of Louella M. and Olive A. Alexander and Mrs. Frank H. Benson of San Jose and Mrs. Charles B. Mason of Morgan Hill, a native of West Virginia, aged 82 years and 6 months. Friends are invited to attend the funeral today (Wednesday), September 11, 1912, at 2 oclock p.m. from Masonic Temple No. 272 South First street. Interment Oak Hill.
1912 Sep 10, San Jose Mercury News, P3, San Jose, California
James R. Alexander is Taken by Death at 83
Had Been Ill for Many Weeks, Though End Was Not Expected by Family
Came to California in 52, Was Typical Pioneer and Man of Sterling Worth
James R. Alexander, a well-known resident of this city, and a California pioneer, died last night at his residence, 702 [number blurred] East Santa Clara street. He had been ill for several weeks but his death was not expected. Mr. Alexander was born in West Virginia, March 10, 1829. He had scarcely reached mans estate when he joined the hardy Argonauts in the perilous westward journey across the plains. In 1852 he reached California and engaged in mining on the American river. From there he went to Sierra county, where he located a mine on the north fork of the Yuba river, which he operated until a few years ago, when he sold his holdings to eastern capitalists. For nearly 25 years Mr. Alexander was a resident of San Jose. He was a splendid type of the California pioneer brave, generous and kindly. He played a mans part in the early history of this state, and in his declining years, though modest and retiring by nature, had a host of friends. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Julia T. Alexander, and four daughters, Luella M. and Olive A. Alexander, Mrs. Frank H. Benson, who resided with him at the time of his death, and Mrs. Charles B. Mason, of Morgan Hill. Mr. Alexander was a member of Mountain Shade lodge, F. and A. M., located at Downieville, Sierra county, and of Mount Hamilton lodge A. O. U. W. of San Jose, and of the Santa Clara Society of Pioneers. The date of the funeral will be announced later.
1912 Sep 11, San Jose Mercury News, P10, San Jose, California
Died
Alexander In San Jose, September 9, 1912, James R. Alexander, beloved husband of Julia T. Alexander and father of Louella M. and Olive A. Alexander and Mrs. Frank H. Benson of San Jose and Mrs. Charles B. Mason of Morgan Hill, a native of West Virginia, aged 82 years and 6 months. Friends are invited to attend the funeral today (Wednesday), September 11, 1912, at 2 oclock p.m. from Masonic Temple No. 272 South First street. Interment Oak Hill.
James R. Alexander is Taken by Death at 83
Had Been Ill for Many Weeks, Though End Was Not Expected by Family
Came to California in 52, Was Typical Pioneer and Man of Sterling Worth
James R. Alexander, a well-known resident of this city, and a California pioneer, died last night at his residence, 702 [number blurred] East Santa Clara street. He had been ill for several weeks but his death was not expected. Mr. Alexander was born in West Virginia, March 10, 1829. He had scarcely reached mans estate when he joined the hardy Argonauts in the perilous westward journey across the plains. In 1852 he reached California and engaged in mining on the American river. From there he went to Sierra county, where he located a mine on the north fork of the Yuba river, which he operated until a few years ago, when he sold his holdings to eastern capitalists. For nearly 25 years Mr. Alexander was a resident of San Jose. He was a splendid type of the California pioneer brave, generous and kindly. He played a mans part in the early history of this state, and in his declining years, though modest and retiring by nature, had a host of friends. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Julia T. Alexander, and four daughters, Luella M. and Olive A. Alexander, Mrs. Frank H. Benson, who resided with him at the time of his death, and Mrs. Charles B. Mason, of Morgan Hill. Mr. Alexander was a member of Mountain Shade lodge, F. and A. M., located at Downieville, Sierra county, and of Mount Hamilton lodge A. O. U. W. of San Jose, and of the Santa Clara Society of Pioneers. The date of the funeral will be announced later.
1912 Sep 11, San Jose Mercury News, P10, San Jose, California
Died
Alexander In San Jose, September 9, 1912, James R. Alexander, beloved husband of Julia T. Alexander and father of Louella M. and Olive A. Alexander and Mrs. Frank H. Benson of San Jose and Mrs. Charles B. Mason of Morgan Hill, a native of West Virginia, aged 82 years and 6 months. Friends are invited to attend the funeral today (Wednesday), September 11, 1912, at 2 oclock p.m. from Masonic Temple No. 272 South First street. Interment Oak Hill.
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