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Alexander McConnell Jr.

Birth	:	20 Dec 1816 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	3 Feb 1903 Cecil, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial	:	Ellsworth Burying Ground, Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8292885, -73.4286880
Description	:	Alexander was trained to farm-work until sixteen years of age, when he engaged in milling. He began without previous preparation for his work, but by diligent study of the process of flour-making he was soon what he set out to be, a good miller. When twenty-one years of age he was employed to build a mill, which work he entered upon without especial preparation, but he was a natural mechanic, and when the work was completed his employer said, Well done!" This caused for him a reputation as a skillful, substantial workman, and he was employed for... Read More	Alexander was trained to farm-work until sixteen years of age, when he engaged in milling. He began without previous preparation for his work, but by diligent study of the process of flour-making he was soon what he set out to be, a good miller. When twenty-one years of age he was employed to build a mill, which work he entered upon without especial preparation, but he was a natural mechanic, and when the work was completed his employer said, Well done!" This caused for him a reputation as a skillful, substantial workman, and he was employed for a number of years in different parts of the country in building mills. He built for Hazlett, Dil, Prigg & Co., the first successful steam-mill in Washington, PA. In 1859 he engaged in farming, which has since occupied his time. While he's has lived a busy life, devoted to his own and his family's interests, he has not been unmindful of his duties as a citizen, and measures for the enhancement of the public weal have found in him a ready and liberal supporter. He gave liberally of his own means, and was instrumental in obtaining the assistance of others, for the construction of the Chartiers Valley Railroad. Before he attained his majority he united with the Associate Reformed, now the United Presbyterian Church of Canonsburg, Pa. In 1847 he removed his membership to the Chartiers Cross-Roads United Presbyterian Church, it being nearer to his home, and of that organization he has been a ruling elder for about thirty years. He was married Dec. 8, 1853, to Eliza McKnight of Chartiers township. Two of their children died in infancy and two are living - Joseph M., a farmer, living with his father and John O. who is a member of the senior class of New Wilmington College, Lawrence Co., Pa. Mr. McConnel has in his possession the old Bible which has been in the family for generations. It bears the following inscription upon its title-page: "Imprented at London by the Deputied of Christopher barker, Printers to the Queens most Excellent Majestie, 1599." Source: History of Washington County, Chartiers Township, Pg. 719.

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Where is Alexander McConnell Jr.'s memorial?
Alexander McConnell Jr.'s memorial is located at: Ellsworth Burying Ground, Sharon, Litchfield County, USA.
When did Alexander McConnell Jr. death?
Alexander McConnell Jr. death on 3 Feb 1903 in Cecil, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alexander McConnell Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.8292885
Longitude: -73.4286880

Family Members:

Parent

Alexander McConnell

(1790 - 1874)

Ann Berry McConnell

(1797 - 1855)

Spouse

Elizabeth Mary McKnight McConnell

(1821 - 1903)

Siblings

Elizabeth McConnell

(1819 - 1903)

Jane McConnell Boyle

(1821 - 1899)

Mary A McConnell Fife

(1822 - 1898)

(1826 - 1898)

(1829 - 1907)

(1831 - 1850)

(1831 - 1886)

Rev William McConnell

(1834 - 1866)

Anderson McConnell

(1839 - 1878)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 27 Jun 2007

Left by Anonymous on 25 Dec 2009

Left by Anonymous on 26 Nov 2013

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ellsworth Burying Ground
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8292885, -73.4286880

2. East Street Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8492650, -73.4076940

3. Calhoun Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8046989, -73.3839035

4. Saint Bridget Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8211746, -73.3733521

5. Boland Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8410988, -73.4925003

6. East Side Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8666992, -73.3824997

7. Kent School Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7850494, -73.4627533

8. Skiff Mountain Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7844009, -73.4633026

9. Amenia Union Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8204384, -73.5038376

10. Amenia Union Cemetery
Amenia Union, Dutchess County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8260193, -73.5095062

11. Alder City Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7683000, -73.4349300

12. Hillside Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8824030, -73.4783900

13. Leedsville Cemetery
Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8514200, -73.5125800

14. Saint Bernard Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8796997, -73.4957962

15. South Amenia Cemetery
Amenia, Dutchess County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8078003, -73.5242004

16. Cornwall Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8461876, -73.3242874

17. Allen Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8568993, -73.3283005

18. Good Hill Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7494011, -73.4480972

19. Wright Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8732986, -73.3356018

20. Flanders Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7415900, -73.4593400

21. Southeast Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7877998, -73.3197021

22. North Cornwall Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8754616, -73.3203583

23. Amenia Island Cemetery
Amenia, Dutchess County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8511162, -73.5511169

24. Small Pox Burying Ground
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8724300, -73.3165500