Name
William Alexander, of Blackhouse
Occupation
Alias
William Alexander of Airdrie
Biographical Notes
Son of William Alexander, Lord Provost of Edinburgh. m. Christian Aitchison of Airdrie and Agatha de la Porte. Left Scotland for France, ca 1777 then America. 1783-1811 lived in Staunton, VA., then Kentucky. A close friend of Benjamin Franklin.
Life Dates
1729 - 1829

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