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From: Susan McIntyre <>
Subject: Re: [MDWASHIN] Losing my mind...
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:39:18 -0500
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Well Gordon - my addled mind is inclined to agree with your suggestion
of "German Alexanders" in Maryland being created through the influence
of a German mother & neighbors. The main trunk of my tree (of which the
Alexanders are a branch) were first Scot/Irish Presbyterians in 18th
century VA surrounded by Quakers. I then find them in the Methodist
records. One of these Methodist males married an Alexander female and
began an association with the Lutheran Church. As you hint - often the
wife's religion is more dominant in the marriage. This would certainly
explain away a lot of confusion I face with my Middletown Alexander
family and I thank you for offering it.

Susan


gordon crooks wrote:

> Susan: There is another thing too. While we were strict Presbyterian
> Convenantors, by the 3rd generation I started to see mariiages in
> Lutheran and other churches. Marriage was usually in the brides
> church. It has always been a surprise to me that the Scots and the
> Germans mingled so well together from almost the begining, they were
> neighbors, friends, and fellow soldiers in the Revolution.
>
> Gordon
>

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