McAlexander

Biographical Sketch of Americus V. McAlexander

Americus V. McAlexander, born on November 9, 1856, in Lane County, Oregon, is a respected agriculturist and stockman in Wallowa County. He cultivated his early skills on his father’s farm before homesteading in Wallowa. McAlexander and his family have significantly contributed to local agriculture and livestock raising. He married Kate Warren in 1885, whose family are early pioneers of the region. Renowned for his moral integrity and community spirit, McAlexander remains a valued member of his community.

Biography of Hon. Andrew McAlexander

Hon. Andrew McAlexander, born on August 15, 1815, in Virginia, emerged as a significant pioneer in the development of Oregon and Missouri. After receiving an education and mastering the brick mason trade, he moved to Missouri, later migrating westward to Lane County, Oregon, in 1851. McAlexander’s contributions included serving in the territorial legislature and supervising state building projects. He eventually settled in Wallowa County, where he retired, leaving a legacy marked by integrity and community service, with a family that included several children.