Background
Alexander, Adam was born on April 17, 1772 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States. Son of William and Ann (Reid) Alexander.
Alexander, Adam was born on April 17, 1772 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States. Son of William and Ann (Reid) Alexander.
Educated Liberty Hall (later Washington College).
Spent months in missionary tour of Virginia and North Carolina. Ordained pastor churches of Briery, Cub Creek (Charlotte County, North Carolina), 1794. President Hamp-den-Sydney College, 1796-1801.
Pastor Pine Saint Church, Philadelphia, 1807.
A founder Princeton Theological Seminary, became 1st professor, 1812-1851.
Married Janetta Waddel, April.