Alexander Crunk1

#4098, (7 October 1836 - 11 June 1913)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of William David Lewis
Father*Timothy D Crunk1 (c 1814 - 1849)
Mother*Ruth Barton1 (c 1815 - 1849)

Family

Louisa Dixon b. 1841, d. 1930
Children 1.Jennie Crunk11 (c 1859 - )
 2.William Crunk+ (1861 - 1940)
 3.Ellen Crunk (1866 - )
 4.Edward M Crunk11 (c 1868 - )
 5.James Crunk (1872 - )
 6.Olive Crunk (1875 - )
 7.Eva Crunk11 (c 1876 - )
 8.Celia Crunk11 (c 1878 - )
Birth*7 October 1836He was born on 7 October 1836 at Posey Co., IndianaG.1 
1840He appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Timothy D Crunk and Ruth Barton at Robb Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG; (neis. Wm Oliver, age 30-39; Robt. Lewis, age 40-49.)2 
23 September 1850He appeared on the census of 23 September 1850 in the household of Lewis Barton and Martha Oliver at Marrs Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG, age 14. His parents both d. in 1849; (neis. Abner and Ann Crunk, fam. 1086, John Lewis (60), fam. 1085; David and Amanda Crunk, fam. 1084, Wm. and Rilla Oliver, fam. 1083.)3 
Marriage*17 September 1857He married Louisa Dixon, daughter of John Dixon and Jane Downen, on 17 September 1857.4 
12 August 1860He and Louisa Dixon appeared on the census of 12 August 1860 at Marrs Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.5 
9 July 1870He and Louisa Dixon appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 at Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IndianaG.6 
10 June 1880He and Louisa Dixon appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IndianaG.7 
14 June 1900He and Louisa Dixon appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IndianaG.8 
16 April 1910He and Louisa Dixon appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IndianaG.9 
Death*11 June 1913He died on 11 June 1913 at Posey Co., IndianaG, at age 76.10 
Burial*14 June 1913He was buried on 14 June 1913 at Bellefontaine Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Black Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.10 

Citations

  1. [S284] William P. Leonard, History and Directory of Posey County (Evansville: A.C. Isaacs, 1882), "ALEXANDER CRUNK. In Marrs Township, near the site of the town ot Blackford, the first seat of justice of Posey County, on the 7th of October, 1836, the subject of this sketch first opened his eyes and beheld the light of day. John Crunk, his grandfather, was a native of Tennessee, emigrating from that State and locating in Posey County, about the year 1808.." p. 121-2.
  2. [S54] 1840 U.S. Federal Census. Timothy (20-29); F (20-29) [Ruth]; m (<5) [Alexander]; m (5-9) [4959]; f (<5) [Sarah A].
  3. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Louis (28), b. IN, farmer; Martha (23), b. IN.
  4. [S284] William P. Leonard, History and Directory of Posey County, " he made a proposal of marriage to Miss Louisa Dixon, who accepted, and the wedding was consummated September 17, 1857, by which union nine children were born, five of whom are now living." p. 122.
  5. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Alexander (24), farmer; Louise (22).
  6. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census. Alexander (33), county jailer; Louisa (29), keeping house.
  7. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Alexander (43), sheriff; Louisa (38), keeping house.
  8. [S5] 1900 U.S. Federal Census. Alexander (63), b. Oct 1836, landlord; Louisa (59), b. Mar 1841, 9 children, 5 living; marr. 42 yrs.
  9. [S8] 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Alex. (73), b. and parents b. IN; Louisa (69), b. and parents b. IN, 9 children, 5 living; marr. 52 yrs.
  10. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, small ground marker. Alexander Crunk, 7 Oct 1836 - 11 Jun 1913. Bellefontaine Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Posey Co. IN. Memorial 35671916, created by vannetta ghormley mcdowe..., photo added by Crystal G.
  11. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census.