Isaac Alexander
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Isaac Alexander was born in 1883 at Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, and was the son of Joseph a river side labourer and Betsy Alexander, his parents had a further 11 children. In the 1911 census his parents are living at Fishtoft, Lincolshire, and are shown as Joseph 70 yrs and Betsy 66 yrs. His mother died on 29 September 1915. Isaac married his wife Sarah Annie Dix (born 7th June 1880) in 1903; their marriage was recorded in the Nottingham registration District. They went on to have 2 sons Lawrence and Leonard both born 6th March 1906 and Joan Ruth born 27th June 1915 they lived at 55 Manning Street, Nottingham. In 1911 census they lived at 55 Manning Street, Nottingham, and were shown as Isaac 28 yrs a grocer and fruiter, who is living with his wife Annie 30 yrs and their 2 sons Lawrence 5yrs and Leonard 5 yrs. His probate was proven on 28th November 1917 at Nottingham and shows him as Isaac Alexander, 55 Manning Street, Nottingham a Private in HM Army died 20th October 1917 in France, effects of £454. 15 shillings and 4 pence. Administration to Annie Alexander, widow. His widow was still living at 55 Manning Street in 1921.
Gunner Isaac Alexander enlisted at Nottingham. He served with 'C' battery, 82nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. He was killed in action on 20th October 1917 and is buried at Duhallow ADS Cemetery (Grave Reference: l E 38). A memorial service was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, Broad Street, Nottingham, on 18 November 1917.
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 15 November 1917: ‘Alexander. Killed in action on October 20th 1917, Gunner I Alexander, Royal Field Artillery, the dearly loved husband of Annie Alexander, Manning-street. The supreme sacrifice. Loved by all who knew him. Memorial service Sunday next, November 18th, Wesleyan Chapel, Broad-street. Preacher, Rev CF Hunter. From his sorrowing wife and children’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 21 October 1918: ‘Alexander. In ever-loving memory of my dear husband, Gnr. Isaac Alexander, RFA, killed in action October 20th, 1917. To live in the hearts of loved ones left behind is not to die. Sadly missed by his wife and children, 55 Manning-street’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 21 October 1918: ‘Alexander. In loving memory of Isaac, the dear son and brother of the late (-) and Joseph Alexander and family of Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, who received the home call October 20th.1917. We had hoped for a safe returning, once more to clasp your hand, but God has postponed that meeting, we’ll meet in a better land. Dad, Nellie, Rose, William, Fanny, Ruth.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 21 October 1918: ‘Alexander. In loving memory Gnr. I Alexander, RFA, killed in action October 20th, 1917. The great sacrifice. Fondly remembered by Nelly and Will.’’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 20 October 1919: ‘Alexander. In ever loving memory of Isaac (-) late Gunner RFA, killed in action October 20th, 1917, the dearly loved husband of Annie Alexander, 55 Manning-street. In our home you are fondly remembered, sweet memories cling round your dear name, true hearts that have always loved you, still love you in death just the same. Sadly missed by wife and children.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 20 October 1919: ‘Alexander. In ever loving memory of Gunner Isaac Alexander, killed in action October 20th, 1917. Loved in life, honoured in death, cherished in memory. Ever remembered by mother, Phoebe, Ernie, Nelly and Will.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 20 October 1920: ‘Alexander. In ever-loving memory of Ike, the faithful and devoted husband of Annie Alexander, 55 Manning-street, killed in action October 20th, 1917, buried at Duhallow. Shattered hopes, cherished memories. Wife and children. Also his dear mother, died Sept. 29th, 1915. Resting in the Homeland.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 20 October 1920: ‘Alexander. In ever-loving memory of Gunner Iaac Alexander, killed in action October 20th, 1917. Love and remembrance lasts for ever. Always fondly remembered by mother, Nelly and Will.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) 20 October 1921: ‘In Memoriam’ notices placed in the Nottingham Evening Post by his widow and also Nelly and Will.
