James Alexander
Lifespan: 1874 - 1934
Birth: Aug 1874 in Covington, Mississippi, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Marriage: Holly Falkner
Children: Frank Alexander
Parents: Sam Alexander & Lucy
Death: 15 Dec 1934 in Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Burial: Thomasville, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
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