Sarah Sample

Female16 July 1768–16 March 1808

Brief Life History of Sarah

Sarah Sample was born on 16 July 1768, in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States. She married Oswald Alexander on 19 September 1799, in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. She died on 16 March 1808, in her hometown, at the age of 39.

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Family Time Line

Oswald Alexander
1775–1826
Sarah Sample
1768–1808
Marriage: 19 September 1799
James Amzi Alexander
1800–1806
Mary Sample Alexander
1802–1826
William Alfred Alexander
1803–1865

Sources (4)

  • Sarah Sample in the England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
  • Ozwald Alexander in the U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  • Sarah Alexander in the North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    19 September 1799Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

    • Children (3)

    World Events (8)

    1776

    Age 8

    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

    1776

    Age 8

    North Carolina is the 12th state.

    1781 · The First Constitution

    Age 13

    Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.

    Name Meaning

    English (northeastern): of Norman origin, a habitational name from any of numerous places in northern France named Saint-Paul or Saint-Pol, for example in Pas-de-Calais, Nord, and Finistère, so called from the dedication of their churches to Saint Paul.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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